Operations Manager

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

Operations Manager - Dungannon

£70-80k

Vickerstock are working in close partnership with a long-established and highly respected client within the UK food manufacturing sector to recruit a hands-on and experienced Operations Manager. This is a key leadership role within a growing and innovative business that has invested heavily in people, products/process and continues to lead the way in its category. With significant recent investment and a clear focus on sustainability and innovation, they are now seeking a strong operations leader to support the next phase of their growth journey.

Your day to day

As Operations Manager, you will play a central role in leading the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced production facility. You will drive improvements across cost, quality, and delivery while embedding a culture of ownership, collaboration, and high standards.

• 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.

Your essential ingredients

• 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.

What's in it for you?

• Join a business that's investing in the future from automation to sustainability and new product lines.
• Work alongside a passionate leadership team in a values-driven organisation.
• Access to genuine career development and progression opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package reflective of your experience.

Your next move

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Paul now on T , or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page. If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES.