Production Manager – Food & FMCG

About the role

Mploy are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our client in the Poole area within the food and FMCG sector. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production and ensuring high‑quality chocolate products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations.
• Supervise, motivate and develop the production team.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Manage staffing, production planning and resource requirements.
• Work closely with Quality, Warehouse, NPD and other departments.
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure company procedures and manufacturing standards are consistently followed.

Required profile

• Previous production management experience, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment.
• Confident and experienced people manager.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Strong communicator with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• A hands‑on leader who can motivate and get the best from their team.