Production Leader
CV-LibraryKempston, BedfordpermanentPosted: 21 July 2026
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Production Lead
Location: Kempston, Bedford
Day Shift
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Leader to join food manufacturing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated production professional who enjoys leading from the factory floor.
As Production Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring output targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.
What You'll Be Doing
* Setting up and preparation of production machinery, equipment and material
* Leading daily production operations and coordinating production activities.
* Ensuring production lines, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for each shift.
* Driving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising downtime.
* Providing hands-on support and troubleshooting operational issues.
* Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
* Supervising, training, and developing production team members.
* Promoting a positive, high-performance culture on the factory floor.
* Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a food or beverage manufacturing leadership role.
* Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front.
* Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
* Good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and production processes.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication and people management abilities.
* Experience working within BRCGS environments would be an advantage
Production Lead
Location: Kempston, Bedford
Day Shift
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Leader to join food manufacturing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated production professional who enjoys leading from the factory floor.
As Production Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring output targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.
What You'll Be Doing
* Setting up and preparation of production machinery, equipment and material
* Leading daily production operations and coordinating production activities.
* Ensuring production lines, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for each shift.
* Driving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising downtime.
* Providing hands-on support and troubleshooting operational issues.
* Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
* Supervising, training, and developing production team members.
* Promoting a positive, high-performance culture on the factory floor.
* Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a food or beverage manufacturing leadership role.
* Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front.
* Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
* Good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and production processes.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication and people management abilities.
* Experience working within BRCGS environments would be an advantage