Food Production Manager

  • Searley Owen
  • Hatfield Peverel, Essex
  • Jun 23, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Food Production Manager

Langford, Essex

40,000 - 45,000

Our client is a successful, family-run butcher business that is experiencing significant growth, supplying restaurants, commercial customers and online consumers across the region.

The Role

Reporting directly to the owners, the Food Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the production facility while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, traceability and product quality.

This role would suit somebody from a food manufacturing, food production or food processing background who has a strong understanding of compliance, hygiene and operational processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing food safety and hygiene standards
  • Monitoring HACCP procedures
  • Conducting temperature checks and maintaining records
  • Ensuring full product traceability
  • Supporting audits and compliance activities
  • Monitoring quality standards throughout production
  • Supervising production staff and ensuring procedures are followed
  • Driving continuous improvement across production processes

About You

  • Experience within food production, food manufacturing or food processing
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations
  • Knowledge of traceability and quality procedures
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on environment

What's on Offer?

  • 45,000 - 45,000 salary
  • Family-run business
  • Growing company with long-term opportunities
  • Key role within the operation
  • Stable, full-time position

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to take ownership of food safety, compliance and production standards within a growing business.