Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: South Yorkshire
Overview: We are recruiting an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business specialising in fresh meat processing. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day butchery operation, leading production teams to deliver exceptional standards of food safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining compliance with UK food legislation, BRCGS standards, HACCP principles, and retailer requirements. You'll play a vital role in developing people, driving continuous improvement, maximising yields, and creating a culture where safety, quality, and operational excellence come first.

About you…

• The successful Production Manager will be Food Safety Level 3 or 4 qualified with HACCP Level 3 as a minimum.
• Proven experience leading production within a meat processing or butchery environment.
• Strong knowledge of meat yields, cutting specifications, labour planning, and cost control.
• Excellent understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, UK food legislation, and retailer standards.
• Experience working with major UK retailers would be highly advantageous.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the daily butchery and packing operations to deliver production plans safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Managing Production Supervisors and production teams, ensuring high performance through coaching, development, and accountability.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, legal, and customer requirements, including BRCGS, HACCP, Red Tractor, and retailer standards.
• As Production Manager, you will be driving labour planning, productivity, and cost control to meet operational and budgetary targets.
• Monitoring production performance through KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Promoting excellent GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards while maintaining audit readiness at all times.
• Managing raw material usage to minimise waste and maximise yield in line with production plans.
• Deputising for the Factory Manager when required and supporting wider site operational objectives.

So, what can they offer you?
An opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where quality, innovation, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

You'll become part of an experienced leadership team with genuine autonomy to shape production performance, develop people, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The business is committed to investing in both its people and facilities, offering an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution will make a real difference.

Whether your passion lies in developing high-performing teams, improving manufacturing efficiency, or delivering exceptional customer standards, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a business that continues to invest and grow.

We are keen to speak with experienced Production Managers, Butchery Managers, Meat Production Managers, Production Shift Managers, Operations Managers, Factory Managers, or Manufacturing Managers from the food manufacturing or fresh meat processing sectors who are based in York, Leeds, Doncaster, Hull, Wakefield, Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Harrogate, or the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/3287 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 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: Are you a strong leader with a passion for food manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast paced manufacturing environments? Are you keen to develop yourself and others? If you are then this role is perfect for you! 

Shift Pattern: 8-hour shifts. 

About You:
•    Strong leadership experience within a fast-paced environment. 
•    Strong ability to coach and develop direct reports.
•    Experience working within FMCG/Manufacturing.
•    The Production Supervisor will need experience using MS Office and SAP. 

What will you be doing?
•    Leading, managing and developing the team. 
•    Ensure the efficient and effective running of the production lines. 
•    As Production Supervisor, you will be driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality. 
•    Ensure conformance with HSE legislation and company policy. 

What can they offer you?
My client is a well-respected food manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality. They are keen on providing progression and development opportunities, champion a good work/life balance and give autonomy for you to use your experience within the business. 

We are seeking applications from talented Production Supervisors, Shift Supervisors and Production Team Leaders or Team Managers who live within Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Preston, Blackburn and the surrounding areas. 

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re BG/TNT/3236 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.

Location: United Kingdom
Overview: 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.

Location: UK
Overview: We are seeking an Interim Warehouse Manager to play a fundamental role in an established food and drink manufacturing organisation. Your vision and strong leadership will play a key role in their expanding operations.

The Candidate:
-    Strong leadership in optimising Warehouse Operations in an FMCG environment  
•    Striving to constantly achieve customer service delivery.
•    Opportunities to use your experience and grow your expertise.

The Role:
•    Guarantee strict adherence to environmental, health and safety, legal, and company standards.
•    Leverage Warehouse Management Systems for optimal work force utilisation.
•    Recruit, train, and develop staff in line with company ethos.
•    Promptly address service issues and escalate as needed.
•    Establish and maintain successful relations with other teams on site.

The Offering:
Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses.

We are seeking applications from Warehouse Operations Managers, Warehouse & Logistics Managers, Distribution Centre Managers, Warehouse & Inventory Managers or Warehouse Shift 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: Staffordshire
Overview: An established food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Operations & Engineering Manager to lead site operations and engineering performance within a high-volume manufacturing environment. 
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, operations professional who thrives on the shop floor and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing.

About You:
•    As the Operations and Engineering Manager, you will have proven management experience within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.
•    Demonstrated experience managing budgets, delivering cost reductions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
•    The Operations Manager will be a practical, site-based leader with a strong floor presence and the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
•    Degree in Engineering or strong expertise in managing both operations and engineering teams. 

What will you be doing?
•    As the Operations & Engineering Manager, you will report to the Factory General Manager, providing clear weekly and monthly KPI reporting on performance, cost, safety, and compliance
•    Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers and operational leaders, building a strong culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
•    Owning delivery of the agreed production plan, ensuring targets are achieved within budget and to required quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
•    The Engineering Manager will be acting as a site ambassador for Health & Safety, ensuring full regulatory compliance and that all equipment and activities are carried out safely and efficiently

What can they offer you?
•    Key leadership role within a critical manufacturing operation
•    Opportunity to shape engineering and operational strategy
•    Work within a values-driven, safety-first food manufacturing business
•    Competitive salary and benefits package
•    Long-term development and progression opportunities

We are seeking applications from talented Operations Managers, Engineering Managers, Factory Managers, Manufacturing Managers who have experience managing both Operations & Engineering teams and who live within Stafford, Litchfield, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, Uttoexter and Staffordshire.

How to Apply:
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re IC/TNT/2311 or call 074477 35175 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.