About Us
Newberry International is a family run business operating globally in the frozen food service, retail, and bulk manufacturing sectors since 1996.
Our products are well-known for their quality around the world as we drive the frozen fruit, vegetable, and pre-portioned smoothie market forward.
Having won awards for our products and recognised by our retail clients as their supplier of choice, this job role arises during an exciting time as we expand into a new market sector.
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing team within a fast paced food production environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring our products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
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Key Responsibilities
As our Production Manager, you will:
- Lead day to day production operations to meet output, quality, and cost targets.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP).
- Manage production teams, providing coaching, support, and performance development.
- Work closely with Operations manager to maintain smooth communication across departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
- Analyse KPIs such as OEE, yield, and downtime to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports for senior management.
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What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior supervisory role within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of food safety and audit standards (HACCP, BRC).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a high speed production environment.
- Strong problem solving ability with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Confident using production data, KPIs, and ERP systems.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or similar (preferred but not essential).
- Lean / Six Sigma experience.
- Experience with automated production lines or high-volume manufacturing.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to make a real impact in a growing food manufacturing business.
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How to Apply
If you are an energetic production leader with a passion for food manufacturing and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
