Food Production Manager

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Devil's Kitchen Full time

Devil’s Kitchen Ltd, part of Dale Vince’s Green Britain Group, is a specialist vegan and free-from food manufacturer based in Stroud.


We have achieved BRCGS Double A Grade at our last two audits. Our customer base includes a quarter of all primary school across the UK, as well as universities, hospitals, leisure catering outlets and some retail.


This is a ‘hands-on’ physical role that will develop as the business grows into a world class facility with a focus on excellence in environmental management. Areas of responsibility will initially be to:


  • Manage the full production process - goods in, weighing, mixing, forming, packing, metal detection and dispatch of our foods - in compliance with our SWIs
  • Make sure all start-up, production and cleaning paperwork is completed daily and handed into the office at the end of every shift
  • Manage the facility and production team so that we are Always Audit Ready to BRCGS quality and safety standards
  • Manage the safety of all workers and visitors through thorough implementation of H&S procedures and risk assessments of all activities
  • Operate and undertake basic maintenance of machinery used to make the products
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and liaise with the Technical Manager to complete all audit actions
  • Work with our Training and Quality Program Lead to develop staff, including performance management, absence management, training and development and succession planning.
  • Work with our Operations Exec to ensure all raw materials are in stock when needed
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles on site



Factory Hours:

Currently Mon to Thurs 08:00 to 16:30 and Fri 08:00 to 15:30.

Location is Woodchester, Near Stroud


About You

Reporting to the General Manager, we are seeking a dynamic, disciplined and results-driven individual with strong food production management experience at a BRC accredited site, preferably with Vemag system production equipment and automated freezing and packing. You will have a proven record of developing teams, have experience in nurturing and delivering continuous improvement and understand planning and stock management systems.


You will be forward thinking in your outlook and be prepared to lead from the front as a role model for the business on behaviours and quality culture. The role will on occasions require someone who can work autonomously and be confident enough to ensure the production facility is running efficiently and to the required standards whilst the General Manager is off site.


Ideally, you will also be trained in first aid and as a fork-lift driver, although this training can be given.



About Us


What's in it for you...

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution

Volunteering day

Various company discounts (including gym, shops, days out and events)

25 days holiday (including 3 days for Christmas shutdown), plus bank holidays & ability to buy/sell days

Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

Opportunity to undertake training courses to aid personal development


As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025


Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment.


Devil’s Kitchen is a specialist manufacturer of plant-based burgers, balls and sausages. The business grew out of Forest Green Rovers, the world’s greenest Football Club. It launched in 2019, making burgers for fans on matchdays, and has now sold over 4 million portions of delicious plant-based food.


Our foods are made in a purpose-built factory in the Cotswolds, which has achieved AA Grade at its first BRC quality and safety audit. It is powered only by wind and sun energy, and our foods are produced on a world class production line.


All of the foods we make are free from, or below the legal declarable level, of the 14 major allergens, and are registered with the Vegan Society and Coeliac UK.


We are part of the Green Britain Group – all proceeds from the group are reinvested into helping create a greener Britain. The Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.



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