Head of Production

About the role

Sprout is expanding its Central Kitchen and needs a senior leader to shape the way food is produced at scale. As Head of Production you will own the long‑term strategy, structure and performance of the kitchen, ensuring safety, consistency and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement production systems, capacity plans and labour models that enable scalable growth.
• Lead continuous‑improvement, automation and layout optimisation projects to boost throughput and lower cost per unit.
• Own food safety and quality management systems, ensuring audit readiness and retailer‑grade standards.
• Build and develop the production management team, including succession planning and organisational design.
• Collaborate with NPD, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial to align production with demand and new product launches.
• Manage the CPU P&L, cost‑per‑unit strategy and overall efficiency.
• Set supplier frameworks, handle escalations and ensure consistent quality of inputs.
• Plan long‑term equipment upgrades, maintenance strategies and capital projects.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in food production or manufacturing environments.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to design scalable production frameworks.
• Track record of delivering process improvements, automation and cost reductions.
• Deep understanding of food safety regulations and risk‑management practices.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills with R&D, supply chain and commercial teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of €65,000‑€70,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast‑growing food company.
• Leadership role with significant influence over production strategy.