Overview
Central Production Manager – Fast-Growing Food Brand | London | up to £65,000 + benefits
A dynamic, premium food brand with multiple locations across London is looking for an experienced Central Production Manager to lead its production operations. This is a pivotal role for a business aiming to scale and expand its reach, requiring someone who can combine operational excellence with strong food safety knowledge.
The Role
- Oversee and optimise all aspects of the central production unit (CPU), ensuring consistent product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.
- Lead and develop a skilled production team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships across the supply chain, including operations, NPD, and logistics.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, including Salsa accreditation, and readiness for external audits.
- Support scaling production to meet growing demand while maintaining brand integrity.
- Implement systems to manage volume growth efficiently without compromising quality.
About You
- Proven experience in central production or food manufacturing, ideally in a multi-site or fast-moving environment.
- Strong knowledge of Salsa, HACCP, and other food safety/compliance systems.
- Natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Commercially aware, able to balance quality, cost, and scalability.
- Hands-on, practical, and comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience).
- Opportunity to shape and grow a central production function for a rapidly expanding food brand.
Job Tenure: Permanent
