Focus Management | Food Jobs and Food Recruitment

14/01/2026

Category Buying Manager Opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career in a leading branded business.

A true leader in the food sector, my client are a growing, multi site, branded business with an excellent reputation for innovation and quality. Critical to the business success their food offering and all of the non food items that are used behind the scenes.

They are looking for a Category Buying Manager to manage a range of food and beverage categories. Reporting into a Senior Procurement Manager you'll support with data on insight to support timely and cost competitive procurement of materials in line with designated specifications and organisation priorities.

This role will ensuring alignment and the necessary procurement ...

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18/12/2025

Shift Manager Two roles - Morning shift and afternoon shift, both available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager to join a well-established FMCG business who have exciting growth plans in place (these have already kicked in and have grown an impressive 80% over the last few months).

As Production Manager, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the factory, leading the production team of approximately 60 making sure all KPIs are achieved.

You will need to be an influential leader to be a success in this role, embedding a healthy and happy culture across the site, offering coaching and mentorship to the team where required.

Continuous Improvement is important for the company and will ...

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11/12/2025

Admin Assistant Are you looking to build your career within a fast-moving, high-growth FMCG and food production environment? This opportunity sits within a leading, well-established food manufacturing organisation known for operational excellence, strong supply chain capability and an empowering employee culture focused on development, collaboration and continuous improvement. If you're motivated by pace, precision and the chance to support high-performing teams this role offers exceptional exposure and progression potential in the food/fmcg sector.

In this role you'll provide vital administrative and coordination support to experienced Supply Planners. You'll work on daily supply chain activities across a dynamic, multi-SKU portfolio. Operating at ...

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11/12/2025

Maintenance Engineer Great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-growing FMCG business and work a Monday - Friday, days-based shift pattern!

Our client has a reputation for offering excellent products to the industry!

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will work as part of a team to ensure all breakdowns and PPMs are covered. You will need to be multi-skilled to be a success in this role, as the factory processes and machinery will require a mixture of mechanical and electrical skills.

This role is on the tools and hands-on, and we are looking for a pragmatic and motivated individual who wants to get stuck in. You will play a vital role in driving the engineering excellence agenda across the site and also work on projects.

To be ...

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05/12/2025

Product Development Manager If you're a passionate innovator with a talent for bringing fresh food ideas to life, this could be the role for you. You'll be at the forefront of creating innovative, high-quality products that delight customers and consumers alike.

In this key position, you'll oversee the product development pipeline from concept to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure your products meet the highest standards of quality and creativity. You'll collaborate with development chefs, technical experts, and commercial teams, and be instrumental in managing the project lifecycle with an efficient and detail-oriented approach.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the NPD and EPD pipelines for key customers, ensuring all projects ...

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04/12/2025

Buyer As Buyer reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be joining a fast-paced, successful food manufacturing business that is experiencing rapid growth and exciting changes.

This role offers you the opportunity to work in a business that has long-standing partnerships with suppliers, is hugely innovative in terms of its product offering and has invested heavily to facilitate the future growth of the business.

This role will suit an experienced Junior Buyer or Senior Buyer from the food industry who is looking to develop themselves and grow within a business that has strong values and a great reputation in the market.

Day to day, you'll develop sourcing and category plans to deliver cost savings, innovation, process and product improvement. ...

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04/12/2025

Night Shift Operations Manager Exciting Opportunity for a Shift Operations Manager!

Join a fast-growing FMCG business as a Shift Operations Manager and lead all factory operations on the night shift.

Our client is experiencing an exciting phase of growth, offering excellent products to the nation and implementing numerous exciting plans. Now is the perfect time to join and be part of the journey ahead.

As the Shift Operations Manager, you will lead the team and be responsible for all factory operations and processes on-site. You will play an instrumental role in driving a culture of continuous improvement across the facility.

This role requires someone with an influential leadership style who can provide coaching where necessary, ensuring the ...

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03/12/2025

Interim Process Manager My client produces a large volume of chilled food products every day for the seven major retailers, so if you enjoy a fast paced environment this is the business for you.

They are looking for an experienced Interim Process Manager to join the business on a 12-month maternity cover contract to start in January or February 2026.

This role offers hybrid working, 4 days on site 1 day from home.

Reporting into the Process Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing process development projects with a hands-on approach, ensuring smooth product launches and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. This role is about leading a large team, which consists of 2 Senior Process Technologists, 5 Process ...

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03/12/2025

Technical Manager – Operations If you're the kind of Technical Manager who believes that quality isn't a department but a promise, you might want to keep reading.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-growth, innovation-led food business that's reshaping how consumers access fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll be joining an organisation where technical integrity is seen as a strategic advantage-where data, compliance and customer trust work together to create a smarter, more transparent supply chain. If you're motivated by pace, precision and the chance to raise the bar across an entire category, this role will feel like a natural next step.

About the Role
You'll lead the technical agenda across a diverse, fast-moving food portfolio, ...

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02/12/2025

Meat Processing Operations Coordinator (Management Track)

Join a growing Meat Manufacturing Business.

Are you looking for a rewarding operational role within a growing meat processing environment? This is an opportunity where you'll oversee factory operations, compliance and complete relevant administration. You'll have clear progression and the ability to grow within this business in an operational manager capability.

This position provides critical operational, administrative and compliance support within a meat processing plant where you'll contribute to the day-to-day running across the factory. You'll manage production documentation, inventory records and food safety systems (HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice etc) while coordinating ...

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02/12/2025

Unilever has confirmed the sale of Graze, the popular UK snacks brand, to the German confectionery group Katjes International. This move aligns with Unilever's strategy of "sharpening its portfolio for long-term growth and scalability."

Unilever acquired Graze in 2019 for around £150m, a significant investment reflecting the brand's potential. Fast forward to today, and under Unilever's leadership, Graze has not only transformed its profitability but also grown considerably in the retail channel. With Katjes' category expertise and complementary product portfolio, Graze's future looks promising under their new ownership.

Unilever today (1 December) confirmed it has sold UK snacks business Graze to German confectionery group Katjes International.