Production Manager - #1725148

Production Manager - Coffee

Cardiff

£40,000 - £50,000

Role Profile

Our client, is a thriving family-run business at the heart of the FMCG sector, currently experiencing rapid growth and investment. With a strong brand, a loyal customer base, and a genuine passion for quality, they are now looking for a dynamic Production Manager to help drive their next phase of expansion.

If you're ready to make your mark in a fast-paced, values-led business where your ideas and leadership will shape the future, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily roasting operations, ensuring consistency in coffee quality and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement roasting schedules, ensuring optimal stock levels of raw and roasted coffee.
• Supervise automated and manual packaging lines, allocating labour efficiently to meet demand.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff, fostering a culture of high performance, safety, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry certifications and food safety standards (HACCP, Fairtrade, Organic).
• Take ownership of stock control, conducting regular inventory checks and minimizing waste.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to prevent downtime.
• Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Monitor and manage operational costs, working within budgets to ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate production schedules and meet customer demand.
• Support business growth, contributing to strategic planning for increased capacity and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Skills and personal qualities considered to be essential to the role are:

• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing production teams.
• Background in food production, manufacturing, or coffee roasting (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Technical knowledge of industrial food processing or roasting equipment (mechanical/electrical skills highly desirable).
• Understanding of ERP systems and production planning software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high product and operational standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to business growth and evolving demands

Remuneration £40,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, plus benefits,

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