Job Description
Production Manager / Operations Manager
Salary £50,000pa - £55,000pa + benefits
Location: Reading Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Annual leave: 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Bonus: Performance based annual bonus up to 15%
Pension: 5%
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Production Manager to lead, manage and develop production teams, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across our clients site.
The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced food manufacturing or FMCG production environment, with experience in high-volume processing operations and a strong understanding of quality and operational standards.
This company offers a clear pathway for progression into a more senior position within 1-2 years, as the company is strongly committed to retaining talent and developing people internally wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience:
Other benefits:
Salary £50,000pa - £55,000pa + benefits
Location: Reading Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Annual leave: 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Bonus: Performance based annual bonus up to 15%
Pension: 5%
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Production Manager to lead, manage and develop production teams, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across our clients site.
The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced food manufacturing or FMCG production environment, with experience in high-volume processing operations and a strong understanding of quality and operational standards.
This company offers a clear pathway for progression into a more senior position within 1-2 years, as the company is strongly committed to retaining talent and developing people internally wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop production leaders and team leaders, managing performance, absence and health & safety compliance.
- Oversee and optimise high-volume production line operations to ensure maximum efficiency and output.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and resolve production issues.
- Monitor and report on KPIs, recommending actions to improve efficiency and quality.
- Plan and coordinate production resources to meet targets and deadlines.
- Develop and manage budgets, controlling costs and productivity.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills.
- Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Customer-focused, proactive, and results-driven.
Other benefits:
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
- Up to 15% annual performance based bonus
- 5 % pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
About Damicor Ltd