Operations Manager in Dungannon

Energy Jobline ZR; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing company in Dungannon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. In this key leadership role, you will focus on operational efficiency, team development, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in production management, especially within the food sector. This opportunity offers career development and a competitive salary reflective of experience.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package reflective of experience

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

Cross-functional team management

Production cost analysis

Health & safety compliance

Food quality standards

Job description

Job Description

Operations Manager

Dungannon

Attractive Package

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:

• 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 028 9031 3720, 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’re passionate about food, let’s get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.