Specialists in Food & Drink Manufacturing Recruitment

Location: South WalesOverview: This is your opportunity to join a successful, high performing FMCG business, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader with a strong background in manufacturing environments to take ownership of operational performance, team leadership and continuous improvement across the site. About You:• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Production leadership role within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector• Demonstrable experience leading multi-functional teams, including production, planning, warehousing and quality.• Ability to lead and motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.• As Operations Manager, you will need experience in workforce planning, performance management and developing high-performing teams.• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across operations, supply chain, technical and senior leadership teams.• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a time-sensitive environment. What will you be doing?• Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the site, ensuring production targets, quality standards and service levels are consistently achieved.• The Operations Manager will manage and develop site teams to deliver a safe, engaged and high-performing culture.• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, waste reduction and cost control.• Ensure full compliance with all safety, quality and health & safety standards.• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs, implementing action plans where required.• Ensure staff are properly trained, compliant with company policies and ready for the production floor. • Collaborate with supply chain, planning, technical and engineering teams to optimise site performance.• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to wider business objectives. What can they offer you?This is an opportunity to have an impact and make change in an environment that will give you the autonomy to do this. We are seeking applications from talented Site Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, Factory Managers, Production Managers, Distribution Managers, Production Leads and Operation Leads who live within South Wales - Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Pontypridd, Bridgend, Port Talbot or Swansea. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re ES/TNT/2580 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: Greater Manchester Overview: This is a rare opportunity to join a strong technical team, and an exciting time to join a great business who are going from strength to strength. Responsibilities:• You’ll be coaching and developing your team for the maintenance of the internal audits • Maintain site QMS and associated documentation in line with changes to legislation, customer and industry standards/codes of practice to assure compliance. • Preparation for audits and customer visits ensuring all documentation is up to date.• As Technical Services Manager, you will drive a food safety culture across the business. • Maintaining reports on customer complaints, quality performance and internal audits. Supporting cross functional teams on internal and external audits. Experience Required:• Degree in Food Science (preferred) with experience in technical services in a fast-paced food environment.• The Technical Services Manager will need Lead Auditor/Internal Auditing experience.• Experience managing and motivating a team• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with the ability to balance day-to-day needs with long-term objectives. Company Overview:This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative company with recent investment which has resulted in strong and stable growth. This company have a collaborative culture and a focus on progression and development for every level of the business. We are seeking applications from talented Technical Service Managers, Compliance Managers and Quality Assurance Managers who live within Manchester, Bury, Wigan, Rochdale, Oldham, Bolton and Greater Manchester. If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference CH/TNT/2575 to carole@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 0161 399 1575/ 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across Operations/Engineering/Technical/NPD/Supply Chain and Commercial. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview: An established and forward-thinking food manufacturing business based in Greater Manchester is looking for a proactive Shift Manager to support the production team as the site continues to grow. About You:• This will suit a Shift Team Leader who has done an apprenticeship or a graduate scheme, ideally in food manufacturing.• Someone who does what they say they will do and who can really add value to their department.• A passion in developing talent and working in a continuous improvement culture• Reasonable experience working as a shift leader, ideally within food manufacturing.• The Shift Manager will need to possess a track record in delivering results What will you be doing?• In this role you will drive a team by coaching and developing them to achieve results• Lead by example ensuring safety always comes first• The successful Shift Manager will inspire and lead your team to deliver and become the best shift in the business• Identify and support development needs within the team• Optimise the production plan to ensure you maximise capacity and cost effective What can they offer you?This is a great business to join as they really invest in the people and support development and growth. We are seeking applications from talented Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Assistant Shift Managers, Shift Team Leaders or Team Managers, who live within Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, Hale, Sale or Trafford Park region. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2551 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: UKOverview: Our client is seeking an Interim Hygiene Manager; they are an ambitious Food Manufacturing business going through a period of growth, for 3-6 months. Key Responsibilities:• Planning the work of the on-site hygiene staff to drive continual improvements in hygiene standards• Develop and audit hygiene schedules and work instructions to ensure all inspections and certification audits are passed• Assume overall responsibility for the safety of self and staff whilst at work, ensuring that all requirements as laid down within the company handbook, company’s health and safety policy are implemented, monitored, and maintained• Ensure that all team members are suitably trained, understand their objectives, standards required, are reliable and punctual in their attendance and are motivated to the job Requirements:• Solid experience in a hygiene role within the food manufacturing or food processing industry• Multi-site experience is desirable• Proven experience in leading and managing hygiene teams• Strong understanding and experience with food safety standards and regulations, such as HACCP and other relevant food safety certification programs The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from experienced Hygiene Managers, Site Hygiene Managers, Hygiene Shift Managers and Hygiene Operations Managers True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: North West LondonOverview: We are recruiting for a motivated and hands-on Team Leader to join a fast-paced food production environment in Park Royal. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for leading a production team to deliver high-quality food products while ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and operational performance.This position plays a key role in driving team engagement, achieving production plans, and maintaining the high standards expected across quality, service level, and efficiency. The successful candidate will be a confident people leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement. About you…• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards (GMP).• A confident people leader with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.• Highly organised with the ability to manage production priorities and performance targets.• As Production Team Leader, you will possess a proactive mindset with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and waste reduction.• Comfortable using IT systems and production reporting tools.• Driven, motivated and aligned with values such as respect, collaboration, and pride in quality products. What will you be doing?• Leading your production team to deliver the daily production plan safely and efficiently.• Ensuring all activities meet Food Safety, Quality, GMP and Health & Safety standards.• Monitoring line performance, throughput and waste to drive improvements in operational efficiency.• Providing daily communication, feedback and performance support to team members through shift briefings.• Supporting the induction, training and development of new team members.• The Production Team Leader will be managing breaks, holidays and staffing levels to ensure smooth production operations.• Carrying out safety walks, raising near misses and supporting root cause investigations to improve safety performance.• Ensuring quality standards are maintained and addressing any non-conformances quickly and effectively.• Recording downtime and production performance while identifying opportunities for improvement.• Working collaboratively with Production Managers, Engineering, Logistics and support teams to resolve operational challenges.• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality and operational performance. So, what can they offer you?An opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business where people, quality and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team with the opportunity to develop your leadership capability, influence team engagement, and contribute to continuous improvement across production operations. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by helping deliver high-quality products while driving safety, efficiency and team performance. We are keen to speak with experienced Production Team Managers, Production Team Leaders Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Supervisors or Assistant Shift Managers who live within London, Wembley, Harrow, Watford, Slough, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Ealing, Hayes, or surrounding areas. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: North West LondonOverview: We are recruiting for a driven and experienced Production Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will lead a large production team to deliver operational excellence, ensuring high-quality food is produced safely, efficiently, and in line with customer and business expectations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement, operational performance, and team development. About you…• Proven experience in a Production Manager or Senior Production leadership role within manufacturing.• Experience within Food Manufacturing or FMCG environments is highly desirable.• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large production teams.• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP and Food Safety standards.• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.• As Production Manager, you will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.• Confident communicator who can collaborate across production, planning, technical and engineering teams.• A proactive, energetic leader with the ability to drive performance and culture within the team. What will you be doing?• Leading and developing the production team to deliver operational excellence and achieve manufacturing KPIs.• Ensuring all production activities are carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.• Driving a strong food safety culture and ensuring the site remains audit-ready against BRC and GMP standards.• Delivering efficiency improvements through Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.• As Production Manager, you will be managing process and equipment improvements in collaboration with the engineering team.• Supporting the successful introduction of new products into production, ensuring trials and launches are delivered effectively.• Developing a high performing team through coaching, training, and performance management. So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a well-established and respected food manufacturing business that prides itself on quality, innovation and strong team culture. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping production performance, embedding lean processes and developing a high-performing team.You’ll work closely with a supportive leadership team while having the autonomy to drive improvements across production and make a real impact on operational success. We are keen to speak with experienced Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Operations Managers, Production Shift Managers, Senior Production Supervisors or Production Team Leaders who live within London, Wembley, Harrow, Watford, Slough, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Ealing, Hayes, or surrounding areas. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: United KingdomOverview: Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Maintenance Manager, who can manage a team of engineers, oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, and ensure the effective delivery of both reactive and planned maintenance activities. Key Responsibilities:• Lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations across facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient performance• Manage reactive and planned preventative maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and disruption• Control maintenance budgets, approve expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities Requirements:• Engineering qualification• Food manufacturing experience The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from experienced Maintenance Managers, Engineering Managers or Facilities Managers. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.