Production Manager

Production Manager | Southall | £60,000–£75,000 I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a growing food manufacturing business based in Southall. This is a genuinely hands-on Production Manager role for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading people, driving standards and making sure production runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. The role You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day production operation, working closely with the CEO and wider management team to ensure the site is operating effectively and continues to develop. We’re looking for someone who is process-driven, commercially aware and confident leading a diverse operational workforce. What we’re looking for: Proven Production Management experience within food manufacturing  Ideally dairy manufacturing experience  Strong understanding of quality, compliance and UK legislation  Experience with workforce planning, resource allocation and productivity  Able to develop, implement and ensure adherence to SOPs and processes  Comfortable working towards being audit-ready and supporting external inspections  Strong understanding of production standards, food safety and compliance  A genuinely hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the production team  Calm, patient and approachable, with the ability to train, coach and develop people  Someone who believes in recognising and motivating staff Strong business acumen and an understanding of the commercial impact of production decisions  Able to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce Additional language skills such as Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati or another relevant language would be highly beneficial to support communication across the workforce 📍 Location Southall, West London – fully onsite 💰 Salary £60,000–£75,000, depending on experience 🇬🇧 Right to Work Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions. This is a great opportunity for an experienced food manufacturing professional who wants to play a key role within a growing business, working closely with senior leadership and having a real influence on production, people and processes. 📩 Interested? Please get in touch with Kelly at Parkside Recruitment or apply with your CV for a confidential conversation. #ProductionManager #FoodManufacturing #FoodIndustry #ManufacturingJobs #SouthallJobs #WestLondonJobs #Dairy #Operations #Recruitment