via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Head of Production (Food Manufacturing)

Reed
Cheltenham Full-time GBP 60,000 – 80,000
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Head of Production

Food Manufacturing / Cheltenham / Up to £80,000 + Benefits

Our client is a highly successful and fast-growing food manufacturing business supplying high-quality products into both retail and foodservice markets. Following significant growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a Head of Production to play a pivotal role in the next phase of their journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has achieved impressive success and continues to invest heavily in its people, processes and future growth plans. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the production function and help drive operational excellence across the site.

This is a fully site-based position in Cheltenham, offering a salary of up to £80,000 for the right individual.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious food manufacturer at a key stage of its development. The business has performed exceptionally well in recent years and has clear plans for further expansion, investment and operational improvement.

You'll be joining an established leadership team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in driving future growth, developing teams and influencing long-term business strategy. Opportunities of this nature, where you can genuinely help shape the future of a successful and expanding business, do not come around often.

Benefits

  • Salary up to £80,000 for the right person

  • Fully site-based role in Cheltenham

  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities

  • Senior leadership position with real influence across the business

  • Workplace pension

  • Employee referral bonus scheme

  • Recognition and reward programme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Wellbeing hub

  • Casual dress policy

  • Free onsite parking

Please note: Applicants must have substantial food manufacturing experience. Applications from candidates without a food manufacturing background are unlikely to be considered.

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