Production Manager

We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive individual to join us as a Production Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of our feed mill operations.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading and developing people, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting British agriculture and the success of our operations.

Responsibilities

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days

As Production Manager, you’ll support the coordination of site operations across people, plant, and processes to meet the needs of the business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, teams are supported, and high standards of safety, quality, and compliance are maintained.

Working closely with the Site Operations Manager, you’ll be hands-on in the day-to-day management of the site, contributing to production planning, team development, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships across departments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting a safe, compliant, and welcoming working environment for all site colleagues and visitors

• Assisting with production planning and ensuring high-quality products meet customer expectations

• Taking part in daily operations and maintaining a visible presence on site

• Building strong working relationships across production, maintenance, transport, and office teams

• Supporting recruitment, training, and development of site colleagues

• Working with maintenance teams to ensure efficient and compliant plant operations

• Monitoring stock control, supporting stock takes, and resolving discrepancies

• Contributing to operational reporting and performance tracking

• Driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the site

Skills

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (agriculture or feed milling desirable)

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality compliance

• Experience supporting or leading operational teams

• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments

• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high standards

Benefits

📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%

🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store

🚗 Free parking on site

🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)

📚 Excellent training and development opportunities

🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Life Assurance

🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust

🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits

🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.