At Doughlicious, theyβre on a mission to create exceptional quality products while continuously improving their operations. As Production Manager / Head of Production, youβll take full ownership of manufacturing, materials control, and continuous improvement β ensuring the site runs efficiently, safely and at pace, every single day.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial food brand scaling across the UK and internationally. π
π Location: West Acton, London
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THE ROLE:
π Production Leadership
Oversee all production operations across ready-to-eat and bake-at-home cookie dough ranges
Develop and manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand
Champion operational excellence, efficiency and continuous improvement on the factory floor
Partner closely with NPD, Technical and Commercial teams to support launches and recipe changes
π‘ Food Safety & Quality
Maintain and champion BRC accreditation standards across the site
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP and all relevant food safety legislation
Lead non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support internal and third-party audits β ensuring audit readiness at all times
Uphold clean-label and vegan production protocols
Ensure full product traceability from purchase through to delivery
π₯ People Leadership
Lead, motivate and develop a team of 20β30 operatives, line leaders and supervisors
Set clear KPIs, conduct performance reviews and manage HR matters in line with policy
Coordinate training plans to maintain food safety compliance and upskill teams
Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture
π Operational Excellence
Drive OEE improvements and reduce waste across production lines
Monitor and report on output, yield, downtime and labour efficiency
Oversee maintenance schedules alongside engineering to protect uptime
Manage raw material usage with procurement and warehouse teams
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β ABOUT YOU:
Experience as a Production Manager within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of BRC Global Standards, HACCP and GMP
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary FMCG production teams
Solid understanding of gluten-free and vegan production requirements
Data-driven mindset with experience using ERP and production reporting systems
Highly organised, solutions-focused and comfortable working at pace
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π WHAT'S ON OFFER:
π° Competitive salary
π Equity participation β share in the success you help build
π₯ Private medical care (post-probation)
π Genuine career progression as Doughlicious scales in the UK & internationally
π€ A passionate, tight-knit team that genuinely cares
πͺ Access to the full Doughlicious product range (of course!)
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π INTERESTED?
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is ready to make a real impact within a fast-paced and innovative FMCG frozen food company.
As part of the Doughlicious team, youβll have the opportunity to shape the operations strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead exciting new initiatives across their site. If you have the expertise, leadership, and passion for really driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you! π₯π―
Apply now and be part of a business thatβs baking up something truly special. Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.