Production Manager
London
Full-time
About Us
Join an innovative and rapidly growing food production start-up backed by a dragon! They’re passionate about delivering high-quality food and creating amazing experiences for their customers. They embrace bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to getting better every day.
About the Role
As their Production Manager, you will lead the E2E production process, ensuring quality, efficiency, and excellence in everything they do. This role involves inventory management, production scheduling, quality control, and team leadership, with responsibilities split between their production kitchen and office. The company follows a 7-day production cycle. You’ll work closely with their leadership team to maintain high standards while scaling operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
*Oversee inventory for their online store, production facility, and distribution hub using tools like Shopify and tracker spreadsheets.
*Develop and adjust production schedules to efficiently meet demand.
*Manage bulk orders of ingredients and packaging, balancing lead times with production needs.
*Coordinate product dispatch and liaise with 3PL partners for stock and fulfilment needs.
*Lead a team of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient scheduling, training, and daily communication.
Quality Control
*Ensure compliance with SALSA food safety standards.
*Conduct internal process audits and maintain thorough production and quality records.
*Oversee product quality testing, ensuring consistency, safety, and shelf-life standards are met.
About You
They’re looking for someone with:
*Passion for food and familiarity with fast-paced kitchen environments.
*A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.
*Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively.
*Flexibility to work across multiple locations (office, kitchen, remote).
*Familiarity with digital tools and a willingness to learn quickly.
What They Offer
*Competitive salary.
*25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
*Share options in a fast-growing start-up.
*50% discount on membership.
*Flexible working options and a company laptop.
*Opportunities to grow your skill set and career in a supportive environment.
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com