Alexander Steele

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Essex. This role will take full ownership of production activities across a busy site, ensuring operations run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and service. The business produces a diverse range of ambient food products supplied to major UK retailers and foodservice channels. What s on Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Monday to Friday working days Enhanced holidays Pension scheme and employee benefits platform Key Responsibilities Lead daily production operations, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently delivered Develop, coach, and motivate production teams to create a high-performing and accountable culture Oversee staffing matters including performance management, absence, and employee development Coordinate production plans and schedules to meet customer demand while maximising efficiency Monitor performance metrics and drive accountability through KPI tracking and reporting Identify areas for improvement and implement practical solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance across all operations Collaborate closely with departments such as Technical, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain Support and lead site audits, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external requirements About You Demonstrated experience in a Production Manager role within food manufacturing or FMCG Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams in a fast-moving environment Practical, hands-on approach with a visible presence on the factory floor Solid understanding of food safety and compliance standards (e.g. HACCP, BRC) Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced production setting Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset Experience working with major UK retailers and understanding of their operational expectations is advantageous Knowledge of audit processes and experience supporting site audit

Job Title: Hygiene Manager Salary: 55,000 Shift: Permanent Night Shift Reporting to: Site Operations Manager Team size: 20-25 staff The Role The Hygiene Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing hygiene standards across the site. Manage day-to-day hygiene activities and systems. Ensure hygiene standards are met and continuously improved. Lead, train, and develop the hygiene team. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance hygiene systems. Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements. Implement technical strategies based on customer and business needs. The Candidate To excel as a Hygiene Manager you should possess the following: Experience in team building and management, with motivational skills. Attention to detail and quality assurance. Self-motivation with a hands-on approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Background and previous work experience in Hygiene within a manufacturing environment is preferable. Knowledge of food safety principles and BRC standards. Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The Package As Hygiene Manager you will enjoy a comprehensive package that includes a permanent night shift, totalling 40 working hours per week. Shift will be discussed at interview. You will also receive 31 days of annual leave. This role offers an opportunity to work with a supportive and innovative team, driving initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. If you are passionate about food safety and quality and have the skills to lead and innovate as a Hygiene Manager, we invite you to apply. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Hygiene Supervisor, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Safety Officer or Sanitation Manager, you might find this Hygiene Manager position to be an exciting opportunity. Please note that sponsorship can unfortunately not be provided.

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with leading award-winning food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep their renowned brands on shelf and their supply chain running smoothly. On Offer Salary will be circa + Car Cash Allowance Performance Bonus Comprehensive Healthcare + Pension Plan 25 days leave + 8 bank holiday Hybrid remote working (3 days in the Berkshire based office) Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of Demand Planners, building capability in forecasting tools and techniques, as well as coaching on S&OP processes. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias by refining tools, processes and ways of working. Contribute to overall goal of delivering outstanding service levels while reducing waste and obsoletes Own the end-to-end forecasting process for a portfolio of major grocery customers, from base sales and promotional plans to NPD and seasonal lines, ensuring alignment between customer, sales and supply teams Provide long-term demand insights that feed into business capacity planning and raw material procurement, collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing and Supply colleagues to ensure future growth plans are supported Contribute to the Supply Chain leadership community, helping to shape how the wider function operates, and influencing improvements to cross-functional collaboration, S&OP maturity and data-driven decision making Candidate requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications will be desired At least 5 years proven experience in demand planning and forecasting within the FMCG industry. People management exposure is preferred. Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration Experience working with Retailers, with knowledge of forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Planner) an advantage