Production Manager
Job description
Location: Fridaythorpe or Elsham Mill (East Yorkshire - Driffield / North Lincolnshire - Brigg)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required
About the Role
Cranswick is seeking a driven and experienced Production Manager to join the site management team at Fridaythorpe or Elsham Mill. This is a critical leadership role within our milling operations, supporting the continued growth and excellence of our feed production facilities.
You will lead a well-established team, ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant production of high-quality feed delivered to our farms. If you have a proven track record in production leadership, a passion for continual improvement, and a focus on developing people, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the feed mill and operational staff
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and feed safety regulations
- Plan and manage raw material intake, production scheduling, and transport logistics to meet on-farm demand
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and support lean operational principles
- Coordinate and manage site-based projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
- Promote a positive team environment with a strong focus on training and staff development
- Collaborate with internal teams, including farms, transport, and procurement, to meet operational goals
- Support quality control processes and ensure all output meets Cranswick and regulatory standards
About You
- Proven experience in a Production or Operations Management role, ideally in agriculture, milling, feed, or food production
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- A proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to solve problems effectively
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- A passion for team development and continuous improvement
- Good understanding of HSE and quality standards relevant to manufacturing or feed production
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional site leadership team
- Full UK Driving Licence required (due to potential travel between sites)
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (after 2 years' service)
- Free on-site parking
- Free gym membership
Application question(s):
Which site would be suitable for you? Driffield or Brigg
Interested
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]
Closing date: 21st August
Please note - we may close early if the right candidate is found.