Head of Production

Job description

Our client, a producer of high quality Kombucha based in London, is looking to recruit a Head of Production who will lead the production function, overseeing a talented team and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class product quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the production processes, from brewing and packaging to quality assurance, engineering and compliance, ensuring products meet their exacting standards and customer expectations.

• Manage and support direct reports: Production Manager, Compliance Lead, and Innovation Manager (responsible for engineering), empowering them to structure their teams effectively and deliver results.

• Drive the ongoing growth and scaling of production operations, balancing output, efficiency, and quality as production volumes scale.

• Lead capital investment projects, working closely with the team and the Head of Finance to implement new equipment and process improvements.

• Own production performance metrics, budgets, and cost efficiency, ensuring production scales sustainably and profitably.

• Take ownership of the production side of an upcoming brewery relocation including production layout planning, space utilisation, and equipment installation.

• Champion health, safety, and quality standards across the business, embedding a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• Acting as the senior production voice in cross-functional decision-making, shaping commercial plans, launch timelines, and growth strategy based on manufacturing reality.

Qualifications and experience:

• While kombucha experience is not essential, you should be experienced in running a large food or drink manufacturing site, with a deep understanding of production processes, LEAN manufacturing principles, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

• Leadership and team development skills, with the ability to structure teams effectively, coach managers, and drive high performance.

• Project management experience, particularly in capital investment, equipment installation, and process optimisation.

• Strong health & safety expertise, ensuring operational practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of working across multiple teams and functions to achieve business goals.

• A track record of delivering results in a high-growth environment, with experience of being accountable for balancing output, cost, safety, and people simultaneously.

• Strategic mindset, able to anticipate operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.

• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing business, including supporting the brewery relocation in mid-2026.

Applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK only please.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

29-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English