55 Food Manufacturing Plants jobs in London
Food Production Manager
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Production Manager – Central Kitchen (Food Production)
Location: London
Salary: up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
A rapidly growing multi-site food business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take full ownership of its central kitchen operations and help drive the next phase of expansion.
This pivotal position will see you leading a talented team of chefs in a high-volume production environment , ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and compliance at every stage. With exciting growth plans ahead — including BRC accreditation , new food line development , and future franchising — this is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on production leader to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of central kitchen production , including in-house butchery, prep, and logistics
- Drive food safety, hygiene, and BRC compliance to meet the highest industry standards
- Lead and develop a diverse team of chefs , ensuring consistent delivery and operational excellence
- Manage stock control, procurement, and production planning through centralised systems
- Analyse, streamline, and optimise processes to support scale and efficiency
- Support the introduction and rollout of new food lines across the business
- Maintain a hands-on leadership style , providing technical support and training where needed
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager , Head of Production , or Senior Chef in a multi-site or high-volume food business
- Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC compliance, and operational systems
- A natural leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and inspire multicultural teams
- Analytical and process-driven, with a growth mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
- Chef background essential; experience with Indian or world cuisine beneficial but not required
- Flexible and adaptable to meet production demands across varied shifts
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary package circa £60,000+ depending on experience
- A leadership role within a fast-scaling, innovative food business
- The chance to shape systems, standards, and growth across central production operations
Food Production Manager
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Production Manager – Central Kitchen (Food Production)
Location: London
Salary: up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
A rapidly growing multi-site food business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take full ownership of its central kitchen operations and help drive the next phase of expansion.
This pivotal position will see you leading a talented team of chefs in a high-volume production environment , ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and compliance at every stage. With exciting growth plans ahead — including BRC accreditation , new food line development , and future franchising — this is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on production leader to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of central kitchen production , including in-house butchery, prep, and logistics
- Drive food safety, hygiene, and BRC compliance to meet the highest industry standards
- Lead and develop a diverse team of chefs , ensuring consistent delivery and operational excellence
- Manage stock control, procurement, and production planning through centralised systems
- Analyse, streamline, and optimise processes to support scale and efficiency
- Support the introduction and rollout of new food lines across the business
- Maintain a hands-on leadership style , providing technical support and training where needed
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager , Head of Production , or Senior Chef in a multi-site or high-volume food business
- Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC compliance, and operational systems
- A natural leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and inspire multicultural teams
- Analytical and process-driven, with a growth mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
- Chef background essential; experience with Indian or world cuisine beneficial but not required
- Flexible and adaptable to meet production demands across varied shifts
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary package circa £60,000+ depending on experience
- A leadership role within a fast-scaling, innovative food business
- The chance to shape systems, standards, and growth across central production operations
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Production Manager
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CPU Manager / Kitchen Production Manager Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm - Circa £55k - £0k / WC1
Get in early with a burgeoning on trend healthy fresh food independent operator.
CPU Manager required - A proven CPU Manager is required to head up the production team of a very successful business that is going thru a period of growth. You will be working very closely with the Directors - setting up next level processes & systems & building out the team as the business readies it self to scale up. There will be food development responsibilities with this role as the Directors look to drive the current food offering.
The business has at least 1 new opening already penned this year with more in the pipeline. We have been asked to put a search out for the very best high quality CPU Manager talent in London.
There is also a move mooted for their existing site to a larger space in Marylebone by the end of this year.
You must come from a production background & ideally have a good working understanding of high volume systems. The business prepares approx 100kg's of prep per day that are created up into a finished product.
This is not the norm. It is not just about leading. We are inviting applications from those with first class commercial skills in food development, an outstanding H & S & food safety track record & you must have worked in either busy single site fresh food CPU's or multi site restaurant business CPU's where there is a focus on healthy, on trend food. You must come to the table with the right level of management experience and have the confidence & commercial nous to work closely with the Directors to help drive & navigate the business through its future growing plans. This is a very fast moving privately owned group so decisive decision making & a tenacious management style are a pre-requisite.
Salary on offer has a range of up to 0k. However, if you are earning upwards of that you should still apply.
Interviews now being done - Apply now
Click on Apply now for immediate consideration
Eligibility - you must be able to live & work in the UK
Production Manager
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Role: Production Manager, Creative Content Studio
Location: Central London, Hybrid Working
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, Depending on experience
A fast-growing creative production studio with over 21 million followers across social platforms is seeking a talented Production Manager to join its London team full-time. The company produces high-impact, engaging video content every week for audiences on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
They're looking for an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about digital storytelling. Working closely with the Head of Production, you’ll ensure projects run smoothly from planning to delivery - building efficient systems, managing budgets, coordinating teams, and supporting the overall production pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations & Process: Maintain workflows, schedules, and documentation; streamline systems and suggest improvements.
- Resourcing & Staffing: Allocate talent effectively, manage onboarding, and maintain a trusted freelance network.
- Budget & Reporting: Track budgets and P&L, highlight risks, and produce regular reports.
- Scheduling & Oversight: Oversee timelines, workloads, and resource distribution to ensure balanced production.
- Team Coordination: Foster communication across departments, promote wellbeing, and resolve issues proactively.
- Compliance & Quality: Uphold safety, insurance, and sustainability standards; support team development.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Coordinator in a creative or post-production environment.
- Strong budgeting, scheduling, and team management skills.
- Excellent communicator with solid knowledge of production workflows and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Google Workspace, Slack).
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with VFX, budgeting, and full production lifecycles preferred.
- Degree in film, media, or business advantageous but not essential.
If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV and I'll be in touch.
Production Manager
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Job Title
Production Manager
Location
Beckenham
Hours
Monday – Friday, with a strong requirement for flexibility on hours due to the nature of the role
Contract type
Full Time, Permanent
Salary
£45-50k DOE
About Eclipse:
Eclipse is an industry leader in live event production, where we craft unforgettable experiences for clients through our cutting-edge audio-visual and scenic solutions. Our dedicated team of professionals brings exceptional events to life in all scales and formats. Currently, we're seeking an organised and detail-oriented Production Manager to join our team.
Production Manager Role:
The management of Eclipse have a shared commitment that the company will provide a profitable delivery of Production Services, combined with outstanding standards of quality; within the management of our own resources, the delivery of our services to each other and to our clients. Within the above commitment you are responsible for the part of our delivery that includes the management of a portfolio of assigned clients and working to develop new business from existing clients and actively seeking new opportunities.
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
• Developing strong relationships and rapport with clients, conducting client visits as necessary and appropriate.
• Discussing event requirements directly with clients.
• Producing accurate quotations and proposal documents.
• Managing all aspects of the pre-production process including technical drawings, design and scenic spec.
• Producing to specifications including liaising with our technical staff, to ensure our clients receive the right level of technical support.
• Managing all aspects of the delivery process.
• Cost control of project budgets.
• Producing and managing all administration documentation relating to a project, including Health & Safety documents and floorplans.
• Producing documentation for the Accounts Department for invoicing.
• Working with the Director of Production and the rest of the team to develop the way we work with our clients.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Sales and Marketing on the progress of monthly/quarterly targets.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to develop business opportunities.
• Work with existing clients to develop new business.
• Liaising internally and cross departmentally to ensure the highest level of service is received, and all jobs are carried out in accordance with client specific requirements.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Possess in-depth technical production knowledge, specifically working with Audio, Video, Lighting and LED.
- Confident decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organisational and managerial skills.
- Experienced with Rental Management Systems.
- Hold basic Vectorworks / CAD knowledge.
- Understanding of technical schematics.
- Understanding of scenic production workflow and staging.
- Ability to develop strong relationships and rapport with clients.
- Have commercial acumen and ability to control budgets.
- High levels of organisation.
- Experienced in onsite crew management.
- Ability to recognise and minimise health and safety concerns.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to tackling systemic inequalities by being proactive in creating opportunities for people from under-represented groups. With this in mind, we welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds, religions, gender identifications and sexual orientations, and from anyone who considers themselves to have a disability.
Why Join Us:
At Eclipse Global, we are committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic work environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged. You'll play an important role in our events’ preparation and delivery, helping us maintain our leading position in the live events industry. Ready to drive your career forward in the thrilling world of live events? Apply for our Production Manager role today!
Production Manager
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
u2022 Responsibility for all areas of the production process and their ancillary operations including warehousing and shipping, meeting customer delivery and quality expectations whilst maximising and continuously improving production efficiencies and minimising costs.
u2022 Producing all monthly production and quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility.
u2022 Understanding lean principles and implement cost reduction projects and productivity improvements within area of responsibility and agree, produce and ensure adherence to all Productivity and Quality KPIu2019s.
u2022 Being Health and Safety focused at all times by contributing to the standards within the site and identifying any non-conforming areas
u2022 Ensuring that all areas of responsibility retain set standards of housekeeping at all times
u2022 Taking ownership of projects and ensuring that all project deliverables are achieved in agreed timescales
u2022 Understanding customer requirements and liaising where required in good time with the internal customer services department when issues arise
u2022 Owning the site planned preventative maintenance program in both the print and finishing departments by managing overhauls of key equipment
u2022 Driving continuous improvement and best practice initiatives in the key elements of manufacturing performance
u2022 Motivating and developing team members in order to empower the production environment to contribute fully to the business objectives with a view of recognising development opportunities
u2022 Working with HR to ensure that all aspects of people management are carried out in line with company policies and procedures. These include conducting appraisals and performance management, absence management and conducting investigations and disciplinary where necessary.
u2022 Investigating any customer complaints by implementing corrective actions based on root cause analysis
u2022 Supporting the Production Planner and understanding the basic elements of PSA, covering the role when required
u2022 Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format
u2022 Managing new product introduction in area of responsibility & participate in new product design and development
u2022 Participate in appropriate capacity planning discussions to meet output targets
u2022 Motivating and incentivising team members with prompt customer feedback, site relevant information and improvement requirements - Clearly leading the daily management meeting
u2022 Promoting a communicative environment within your area of responsibility and contributing to a good team spirit within the management team
u2022 Promote a holistic team working ethic by example
QUALIFICATONS:
* The successful candidate should preferably have previous experience of working within a similar role gained within the manufacturing industry.
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate consistent decision making, project management and problem solving skills. You will be communicating at all levels, so ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of a team is essential.
* The successful candidate must be computer literate and have an understanding of computer systems.
* Should possess a third level qualification, preferably to Degree level.
* Have strong knowledge of Pharma / Life Sciences customer quality and delivery requirements.
* Technical knowledge of Prepress, Print and Finishing would be an advantage.
* Logistical, analytical and organisational skills.
* Strong Engineering background highly desirable.
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Production Manager
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**SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependant on experience)**
**Position Overview**
The Production Manager is responsible for managing the production scope for a large-scale event. This position will monitor progress and performance against the project plan; identifying, resolving, escalating operational problems, and minimising delays. This position is responsible for the end-to-end execution of projects from event design and development through closing. The Production Manager will ensure successful and profitable execution of events by following Technical and Production Standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP's that drive consistency in event production. This position will partner with Project Management, Sales, and Operations teams in determining event technical requirements and communicating event execution with all parties.
The Production Manager will report to the Director, Project Management or General Manager or Regional Operations Manager subject to function and/or region.
**Key Job Responsibilities**
**Event Production Management**
+ Prepare and communicate technical production & labour schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to team members, vendors and venue partners.
+ Determine and secure the resources required to successfully complete each project.
+ **Drive Results** - Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organised show documentation and responding to client concerns and questions.
+ Monitor project scope throughout the event planning process and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
+ Assist sales and operations teams to help determine equipment needs and technical solutions for the project.
+ Assist with the creation of technical diagrams when required.
+ Review all sales documents to confirm that the equipment and technical positions will meet the client's needs.
+ **Deliver World Class Service** - Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organisation and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
+ Provide leadership for Technical teams on events.
+ Ensure that all the necessary HSE documentations including but not limited to Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and communicated to the project delivery team prior to the execution of an event.
**Event Execution**
+ **See the Bigger Picture** - Act as the production leader and onsite contact for the client throughout the event.
+ Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
+ Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
+ Communicate the project plan and client expectations to event team.
+ Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
+ **Value People** - Mentor and communicate with Encore Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.
+ **Do the Right Thing** - Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
+ At all times, the Project Manager is expected to abide by all health and safety requirements to company and international standards and to ensure that all team members and subcontractors working onsite adhere to the same.
+ Follow up with clients on-site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.
**Financial Management**
+ Assist in the creation, analysis, and execution of the project budget, partnering with regional leadership to mitigate external workforce and sub-rental spend.
+ Manage event costs to align with budget and ensure all onsite changes are communicated to sales for billing purposes.
+ Assist with the completion of post-event client invoice. Work with operations management to ensure the prompt payment of all external vendors
+ Ensure compliance with Encore Policies and Procedures to minimise company's exposure to liability claims and property damage, theft and misappropriation.
**Administrative & Training**
+ Complete Encore post-event process, to include the completion of all post-show reporting, confirming all workforce hours are accurately entered and ensuring that outsourced equipment is returned to appropriate provider.
+ Participate in the development of Project Management SOP's.
+ Conduct review and analysis of proposed events as required.
**Disclaimer:**
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands.
**Job Requirements**
+ BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
+ 4+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry.
+ Production Management experience preferred
+ 1+ year of Supervisory experience preferred
+ Strong written and oral communication skills
+ Strong Technical Background
+ Strong Client relationship skills
+ Familiarity with budgets and cost control
+ Operational logistics experience
+ Works well under pressure
+ Ability to manage multiple complex job functions within a fast-paced environment
+ MS Office experience required
+ Technical diagram knowledge / experience preferred
+ Ability to travel up to 50% may be required
**Competencies**
+ Optimises Work Processes
+ Financial Acumen
+ Detail Oriented
+ Problem Solving
+ Drives Quality Results
+ Communicates Effectively
+ Plans and Aligns
+ Hospitality
+ Builds Effective Teams
+ Decision Quality
+ Responsiveness
+ Manages Complexity
**Work Environment**
**Event Venue**
Work is performed in an event environment with, at times, moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple locations. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by the Encore Dress Code Policy based on an individual venue.
**Office**
Work is performed in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by the Encore Dess Code Policy based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Production Manager
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Production Manager
Posted today
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CPU Manager / Kitchen Production Manager Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm - Circa £55k - £0k / WC1
Get in early with a burgeoning on trend healthy fresh food independent operator.
CPU Manager required - A proven CPU Manager is required to head up the production team of a very successful business that is going thru a period of growth. You will be working very closely with the Directors - setting up next level processes & systems & building out the team as the business readies it self to scale up. There will be food development responsibilities with this role as the Directors look to drive the current food offering.
The business has at least 1 new opening already penned this year with more in the pipeline. We have been asked to put a search out for the very best high quality CPU Manager talent in London.
There is also a move mooted for their existing site to a larger space in Marylebone by the end of this year.
You must come from a production background & ideally have a good working understanding of high volume systems. The business prepares approx 100kg's of prep per day that are created up into a finished product.
This is not the norm. It is not just about leading. We are inviting applications from those with first class commercial skills in food development, an outstanding H & S & food safety track record & you must have worked in either busy single site fresh food CPU's or multi site restaurant business CPU's where there is a focus on healthy, on trend food. You must come to the table with the right level of management experience and have the confidence & commercial nous to work closely with the Directors to help drive & navigate the business through its future growing plans. This is a very fast moving privately owned group so decisive decision making & a tenacious management style are a pre-requisite.
Salary on offer has a range of up to 0k. However, if you are earning upwards of that you should still apply.
Interviews now being done - Apply now
Click on Apply now for immediate consideration
Eligibility - you must be able to live & work in the UK