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Production Line Manager - Lead Inspire. Deliver. Excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for a Production Line Manager who leads from the front with integrity and purpose. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will nurture high-performing production teams, drive quality standards, and ensure a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operation that consistently delivers for our consumers and clients.
As Production Line Manager, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day production performance while shaping a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will balance leadership with operational excellence, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency are never compromised.
Salary: From £45,000, negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30 (with flexibility based on operational needs and participation in a 24/7 on-call management rota)
Benefits (subject to length of service):
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Performance-related bonus
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Company Pension Plan
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Personal Health Plan
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Discounts on shopping and gym membership
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Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan
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Life Assurance
Note: We are currently unable to support visa sponsorship for this position
About You
You’ll be able to demonstrate:
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Proven ability to build, develop, and motivate skilled production teams through effective recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
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A strong understanding of production, compliance, with a commitment to driving continuous HSE, quality, and people investment.
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Sound judgement and confident decision-making when resolving issues in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
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Strong commercial awareness, managing production costs to meet budget and profit targets without compromising quality and leadership.
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Collaborative leadership skills, working effectively with all colleagues to implement corrective and preventative action plans.
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Clear, confident communication at all levels of the business.
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A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
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Adaptability and confidence using manufacturing IT systems.
Experience
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Previous experience managing production operations is desirable, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
Your Key Qualities
You are someone who:
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Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Actively listens, analyses detail and identifies root causes of production issues.
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Remains resilient, confident, and professional when handling challenging situations.
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Takes an analytical approach to deliver practical solutions.
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Enjoys working autonomously, using initiative to drive results and enhance product and brand.
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Is a strong completer/finisher, ensuring full compliance across multiple functions.
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Leads with a collaborative and inclusive style.
About Brioche Pasquier:
As a family run company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market for over 2 decades, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:
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Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 10 years.
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Stability & Growth Opportunities Available: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement.
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Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our management teams help create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.
