Production Manager - Food Manufacturer - Cumbria - £50,000 - £55,000 About the company Our client is a national food manufacturer with eight specialist sites across the UK, who is looking to add a Production Manager to their team. Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, in this hands-on role, to ensure that our people, production processes, and plant operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Production Manager - The Details Salary up to £55,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Production Manager - Responsibilities Oversee daily production to meet specification, quality, and output targets Lead, coach, and develop production and planning teams to achieve objectives Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality Standards Monitor and drive performance KPIs, including energy usage (KWH/t) and efficiency targets Work with the Engineering Team to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability Manage inventory and stock control to reduce working capital and waste Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment Conduct audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure HSEQ compliance Support CAPEX planning and site improvement projects Production Manager - Requirements Significant experience in mill manufacturing or related production process management Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Strong organisational and multitasking skills Excellent communication and people managem