Your new company A leading food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Whey Production Manager to take ownership of a high-performing processing operation and play a key role in driving operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader with experience in food, dairy, process, or FMCG environments to lead a large production team within a technically advanced facility supplying products to global markets.Your new role Leading, developing and motivating production teams to achieve world-class performanceDriving continuous improvement, efficiency and yield optimisation initiativesEnsuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and complianceCollaborating with engineering and senior leadership to deliver operational targets and strategic objectivesIdentifying opportunities to improve plant performance, productivity and profitabilityWhat you''ll need to succeed Proven production management experience within food, dairy, FMCG or process manufacturingStrong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teamsExperience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement programmesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsA relevant qualification in Food Science, Engineering or a related disciplineWhat you''ll get in return Excellent salary and benefits packageOpportunity to lead a flagship manufacturing operationCareer development within a ..... full job details .....