Kettle Produce Ltd.
Production Team Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Cupar KY15, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
23 October 2026
What they need
Our Production Team Manager role reports directly to the Production Shift Manager and are responsible for a team of approx. 10-40 Process Workers in their production area (with the support of Supervisors, Machine Controllers, Machine Operatives and Production QAs).
To succeed in this role, we are looking for Production Team Manager candidates who will engage, motivate, and support in a positive way. People management is a major part of this role.
A strong, proven background in people management is essential. Production Team Managers take responsibility for developing their team including; training, coaching, performance and absence management, appraisals and ensuring you have a happy, engaged, motivated team.
Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise and implement production plans to deliver targets are also essential.
We are looking for proven experience in ;
- Leading, motivating, and engaging with your team, building a positive working environment
- Managing your team’s performance to meet targets
- Encouraging and highlighting progression and training opportunities
- Staff development, appraisals, reviews and other HR related areas
- Promote a respectful and inclusive environment
- Maintain effective relationships with other key teams across the business
- Effective cost management
- Risk assessments and Health and Food Safety
- Focus equally on production targets and the empowerment of your team
Hours of Work: Every second weekend off along with a mix of shifts of days and back shifts - 06.45 14.00, 14.15 - 22.00 and longer days of 06.45 - 17.30
Salary; £36,000 - £39,000 per year, depending on experience. Paid Monthly.
This opportunity is based at our Balmalcolm site in Fife.
Company Benefits;
· Loyalty Award Payments and Holidays (Length of Service)
· Retirement payments at State Pension Age
· Free surplus produce (extras)
· Perks at Work Portal – Discounts and ‘WOW’ points exchanged into monetary value for Community Online Academy, Travel, Cards & E-codes, Cinema, Electronics, Home & Garden, Fashion, Groceries, Payment Card Linked Perks, Everyday Savings, Financial Wellbeing, Health & Wellbeing, Sustainable Living
· Benefits Portal – Income Protection, Life Assurance, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work, Health Screening, Discounted Electronics, Tax Free Childcare, Will Writing, Yorktest
· All staff entered into festive raffle draw with various prizes
· Local Business Discounts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Food production: 1 year (preferred)
- people management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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