Production Lead
Location: Kempston, Bedford
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Leader to join our food manufacturing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated production professional who enjoys leading from the factory floor.
As Production Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring output targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.
What You'll Be Doing
- Setting up and preparation of production machinery, equipment and material
- Leading daily production operations and coordinating production activities.
- Ensuring production lines, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for each shift.
- Driving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising downtime.
- Providing hands-on support and troubleshooting operational issues.
- Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Supervising, training, and developing production team members.
- Promoting a positive, high-performance culture on the factory floor.
- Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a food or beverage manufacturing leadership role.
- Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front.
- Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
- Good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and production processes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and people management abilities.
- Experience working within BRCGS environments would be an advantage
This post in open for UK applicants only
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you currently living in the UK
Work Location: In person
