Role - Production Manager / Location: Clitheroe

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our factory operations in Clitheroe. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the performance, safety, quality and efficiency of a production shift, ensuring we consistently deliver premium products to our customers.

You will play a key role in leading, motivating and developing a large production team while driving continuous improvement, food safety and operational excellence across the site.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable running of your shift. You will lead a team of 30–50 people, ensuring high standards of quality, GMP, customer service and cost control are maintained at all times.

Outside of normal working hours, you will be the senior site lead, responsible for all factory operations, safety and security.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Performance

• Deliver production plans by ensuring labour, materials, packaging and equipment are available and performing efficiently

• Monitor and control yields, waste, downtime and line efficiency

• Investigate issues and take immediate corrective action

• Lead shift handovers and daily production communication

• Ensure accurate recording of all labour hours

Health, Safety & Food Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety and health & safety standards

• Ensure CCPs are controlled within specification

• Investigate incidents and prevent recurrence

• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment

People Leadership

• Recruit, train, coach and develop a flexible and capable workforce

• Conduct performance reviews and manage training plans

• Manage absence, conduct return-to-work interviews and address underperformance

• Lead regular team briefings and promote two-way communication

• Drive engagement, ownership and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency and service

• Lead improvement projects and support new product trials and launches

• Work closely with other departments to optimise factory performance

About You

You will be an experienced food manufacturing leader with strong operational and people management skills. You will be confident leading large teams in a fast-paced environment and passionate about safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety systems

• Experience of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement

• Proven people management and leadership experience

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good IT skills and the ability to work with performance data

• Food hygiene and health & safety qualifications

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business

• The opportunity to make a real impact on performance and culture

• A supportive environment focused on development and improvement

• Competitive salary and benefits package

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• A day off work to support our charity partners
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Medical benefit
• And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

About The Hain Celestial Group

Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.

Our Values

Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact

Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.

Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.

Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.

Our Purpose

To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands

Our Mission

To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.