Production Manager (Finishing)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Reporting to: General Manager

About the Role

As part of Cranswick Farming, White Rose Farms is a high-performing indoor finishing operation, which is a part of Cranswick Farming, producing approximately 12,000 finished pigs per week. We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of operational performance and lead the continued development of our finishing business.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Area Managers, with overall responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the finishing operation across six production areas and multiple finishing sites.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a strong operational presence across the business. You will promote best practice, drive performance, and support the ongoing development of Area Managers and Farm Managers, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, compliance, productivity, and team engagement are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the day-to-day management of the finishing operation across six production areas and associated finishing sites.

· Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Area Managers and Farm Managers.

· Drive operational performance through effective management of KPIs, budgets, cost control, and production targets.

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across all sites.

· Analyse operational and production data to identify opportunities and implement performance improvements.

· Work closely with the Welfare & Compliance team to maintain and enhance standards across the farming operation.

· Ensure consistency in processes, standards, and best practice across all finishing sites.

· Support the delivery of strategic business objectives and long-term operational improvements.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

· Proven experience in a production, operations, or agricultural management role.

· Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing high-performing teams.

· Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

· Demonstrable experience of root cause analysis and delivering sustainable solutions.

· A proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

· Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing KPIs, budgets, and performance targets.

· Ability to analyse operational and quality data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Desirable

· Experience within agriculture, livestock production, food manufacturing, or a related production environment.

· Understanding of animal welfare, compliance, and quality assurance standards.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary (discussed at application stage).

· Car allowance.

· Share Save Scheme – purchase company shares at a discounted rate.

· Enhanced pension scheme.

· Employee discounts at major high street retailers and supermarkets through our company benefits portal.

· Opportunity to join a progressive and growing business with a strong focus on operational excellence, animal welfare, and employee development.

Pay and Benefits

· Competitive salary depending on experience

· 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

· Enhanced company pension scheme

· Death in service insurance

· 24/7 health and wellbeing support

· Access to the Cranswick discounts platform

· Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme

· Free on-site parking

· Free gym membership

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: leigh.hazel@cranswick.co.uk

Closing date 01st of September 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.