Job Description

Who we are:

We are a SALSA accredited, leading UK manufacturer of Condiments, Coating and Mixes, with a clear mission focused around creating quality brands. We are unique in a way that we manufacture great quality products for each foodservice sector. We're not just creating products, but building businesses through innovation and creativity in the way we develop, work and deliver.

The Role:

To support our ambitious growth plans, we are now seeking a motivated and results-driven PRODUCTION MANAGER to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in FOOD PRODUCTION.

Reporting to the Managing DIRECTOR the Production Manager is responsible for managing and optimising both labour and material resources. Ensuring effective communication, performance, and development of the team, whilst maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and health and safety within the area. Key responsibilities include monitoring and analysing performance, handling material usage and waste, driving team performance, ensuring compliance with policies, and overseeing adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Duties include:

Labour and Material Control

To ensure adherence to targets and plans, identifying root cause for not achieving targets and taking remedial action. Analysis and trending of downtime to identify improvement opportunities.

Report any material rejections trends and resolve/ escalate where appropriate

Measure and closely monitor material usage to ensure food safety, waste and give away is within tolerance

People Performance and Development

Ensuring effective communication to team via Huddles and Team Briefings

Responsible for driving individuals' performance on the line

Monitoring timekeeping and attendance and absence management

Identification and development of key skills within the area to ensure succession planning

Quality and Food Safety

To be responsible for product quality, technical integrity and food safety, adherence to specification and process controls.

To assist with quality investigations as required

Ensuring prestart up check are completed

Skills include:

Experience of working in a fast-moving food production environment.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Supervisory experience within a similar environment

Ability to develop and coach a team of direct reports

People Management skills - experience in managing performance, managing area training, motivating and leading teams, leading by example, effective communication (at all levels).

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Flexible and agile approach to daily working

Desirable:

Understanding of the fundamentals of food production and HACCP control. HACCP level 2 or 3

Experience:

Food Production: 2 years (preferred) Management: 2 years (required)

How to apply:

Interested parties are invited to submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this role to Idrees Mohammed on idrees@blazingblends.co.uk

The deadline for applications is the 31st Oct 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Experience:

Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person