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Production Manager - Tattenhall, Chester

Production Manager

Job Description

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About the Company:

Since 1989 Beechdean Dairies have been producing high quality Dairy Ice Cream which is supplied to a number of specialist retail outlets and high-profile venues around the country, and are now one of the UK’s leading Ice Cream manufacturers.
Over the years Beechdean has added many regional brands of ice cream and sells a range of ice creams from value to the most indulgent products.

 

Job Summary:

The Production Manager will oversee and optimize the daily operations of our ice cream production facility. This role is responsible for managing the production process, ensuring product quality, meeting production targets, maintaining health and safety standards, and leading a team of production staff.

 

Key Responsibilities:

People and Production:

  • Collaborate and communicate with other departments (e.g., Technical, maintenance) to streamline production flow and address any issues.

  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and logs, ensuring that all data is up-to-date and compliant with company standards.

  • Undertake ‘Return to work’ meetings and be responsible for absence communication to HR.

  • Ensure all employees are taking allocated breaks and return to production on time.

  • Rotation management within the department ensuring all employees can multi-role. 

  • Responsible for ensuring product standard is aligned with MSS.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Ensure that all production schedules are met, and any production delays or issues are addressed promptly.

  • Lead, supervise, and train production staff to ensure a high level of performance and adherence to production standards.

  • Develop and maintain a positive, safety-conscious work environment by motivating and coaching team members.

  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on production progress, challenges, and achievements.

 

Quality:

  • Good personal hygiene ensuring all personnel are following the correct procedures.

  • GMP – Leading the area to maintain a consistent high standard of GMP and developing the staff to improve GMP.

  • Product Quality – Ensuring all product is manufactured to the highest quality and responsibility for escalating all quality issues to the technical team.

  • Food safety – Responsible for ensuring all CCP’s, paperwork and checks are completed correctly. Responsibility for escalating all food safety issues to the technical team.

 

Health & Safety:

  • Ensuring Department Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations

  • Training and Supervising Employees

  • Ensuring Correct PPE is Worn in Relevant Areas

  • Implementing and Enforcing Safe Work Practices

  • Being Familiar with Emergency Procedures and ensure they are practiced and followed when necessary.

  • Conducting Regular Inspections/Checks

  • Ensuring Documentation and Reporting is Accurate and Up to Date.

  • Promoting a Safety Culture on Site

 

Person Specification:

  • Experience of leading a team and day to day people management.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Able to work to tight deadlines and multi-task

  • Team player, adaptable and flexible

  • Honesty and integrity at all times

 

Why work for Beechdean?

  • Birthday bonus

  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.

  • Discretionary bonus

  • Supportive and friendly working environment

  • Long service reward

 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

  • Hours: 46 hours per week

  • Salary - £40,000 per annum

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