Chesterfield Poultry
First Line Manager
First Line Manager at Chesterfield Poultry, based in Doncaster, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £42,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £42,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Doncaster, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT & Software
25% below the typical rate for it & software
Reference 57484530
About the role
First Line Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £42,000 Key Performance Areas
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Working rotational shifts
- 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch
- 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.
An Assistant Production Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
- Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
- Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
- Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
- Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- HACCP
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- FDA / local food regulations
- ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
Team Management
- Supervise line leaders and production staff.
- Conduct shift briefings.
- Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
- Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory & Materials Control
- Coordinate raw material availability.
- Minimise waste and product loss.
- Monitor packaging material usage.
Equipment & Maintenance
- Ensure machinery is operating properly.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain production reports.
- Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
- Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Leadership & people management.
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Understanding of production planning.
- Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Good communication skills.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
- Food Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please click apply.
Reference: 57484530 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Chesterfield Poultry
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