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Production Line Manager

Company:KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:£42,000 - £42,000
Hours:Full-time
Location:ST5 1AA
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:22 Jul 2026
Closing date:21 Aug 2026
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Summary

Production Line Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location:Stoke-On-Trent

Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Line Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a motivated and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence.

You will be responsible for leading production teams, ensuring daily targets are achieved safely and efficiently, maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across the production operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop production teams to achieve operational excellence

  • Manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives

  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety regulations

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste

  • Monitor KPIs including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), efficiency, yields, labour utilisation, and downtime

  • Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Planning, and other departments to optimise production performance

  • Manage staffing levels, training, and employee development

  • Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance working culture

  • Ensure excellent housekeeping standards and compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety procedures

  • Identify and implement improvements across production processes

  • Support problem-solving activities and root cause analysis

    • About You

  • Previous experience as a Production Line Manager, Shift Manager, or Production Manager within a food manufacturing environment

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • A proven track record of improving production performance and team engagement

  • Excellent understanding of HACCP, BRCGS, food safety, and quality standards

  • Experience managing KPIs and driving continuous improvement

  • Strong planning, organisational, and decision-making abilities

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • A proactive, hands-on management style with the ability to motivate and develop teams

    • Apply Today

    If you're an experienced Production Line Manager looking for your next opportunity in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

    If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to MariaP@kpir.co.uk You can also call Maria on 01782712230.

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