Production Manager

3 days ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Meatex Trading Ltd. Full time

About Meatex Trading Ltd.

We are a leading food manufacturer with a strong presence in the UK market, employing over 13,000 people across 16 sites. Our annual turnover exceeds £3 billion, and we are committed to delivering high-quality meal solutions to our customers.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Meals division as a Production Manager, where you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of production staff. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and Developing Your Team: Ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) and efficiency targets are achieved, and provide coaching and mentoring to your team to drive performance and improve engagement and morale.
  • Operational Excellence: Proactively review operational trends and performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery of the production plan.
  • Improvement and Innovation: Identify opportunities for improvements in your team and ensure all colleagues are motivated and equipped to perform to the best of their ability.
  • Safety and Compliance: Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

About You:

We are looking for a Production Manager who can deliver operational targets and drive behavioural change. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading and improving production teams in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in chilled meals.
  • Results Focus: Demonstrable experience of successfully meeting KPIs and implementing new processes to drive improvements.
  • Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to use data to make informed decisions and improve performance.
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate a team and engage with people to deliver change.


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