Growth‑Driven Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing

Vickerstock UK; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Dungannon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced production facility. You will focus on driving improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while fostering a culture of high standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in operations management within the food sector and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Passionate leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar operations/production management role, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and build cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of production cost drivers, efficiency metrics, and process optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, food quality, and industry regulations.
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels from shop floor to boardroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production and operational teams, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure site-wide operational efficiency with a focus on cost control, throughput, and performance.
• Maintain best-in-class standards in health, safety, and food quality compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to align daily operations with wider business goals.
• Own and analyse KPIs to drive performance, problem-solving, and reporting.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement practical, scalable solutions.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Process optimization

Health & safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Dungannon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced production facility. You will focus on driving improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while fostering a culture of high standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in operations management within the food sector and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.