About the role
Production Manager Subscription challenger
East London HQ (Tuesday to Saturday, daytime shifts)
£40,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus
MKJ Ignite are excited to be partnering with one of the UK’s fastest-growing food subscription brands to hire a dynamic Production Manager to lead their central kitchen and packing operations. Following 300% YoY growth and a major investment into a new production site (launching Jan 2026), this is a golden opportunity to join a mission-driven business at a pivotal moment in its journey.
As Production Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operations, leading a talented team and driving excellence across food production, packing, and dispatch. You’ll play a key role in scaling operations, improving systems, and delivering high-quality products that help people eat more whole foods and transform their health.
Leading a team of supervisors and 40+ indirect reports across production, packing, and warehouse
✨ Coaching and developing team leads to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
✨ Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met
✨ Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations
✨ Collaborating on strategic projects including NPD, sustainability, automation, and site expansion
Proven experience in food production or FMCG operations leadership
⭐️ Deep knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and compliance
⭐️ Excellent planning, scheduling, and stock management abilities
⭐️ Commercial mindset with a focus on cost control and efficiency
⭐️ Passion for great food and building a positive team culture
Competitive salary (£40k–£50K)
⭐ Bonus
⭐️ Be part of a purpose-led brand making a real impact
⭐️ Help shape the future of a fast-scaling food business
⭐️ Opportunity to grow into senior leadership as the business expands
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ❤️
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