Production Area Manager

Vickerstock; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dungannon seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production activities and ensure high-quality output. The role demands a strong leader with expertise in lean manufacturing principles and a passion for continuous improvement. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing engineering and experience in a supervisory role. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production supervision role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven track record of promoting efficiency and business process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Champion business processes using lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide leadership to production teams.
• Manage production costs and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain zero-defect quality for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing principles

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Job description

Production Manager
Dungannon
£45,000
Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00 pm and 8.00 am- 2.30 pm on Friday

Vickerstock are proud to be partnering with a global manufacturer who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager. This is a great chance for a driven, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about lean manufacturing and operational excellence.

The Role

As Production Supervisor, you will take ownership of day-to-day production activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role will suit someone who enjoys being on the floor, coaching teams, and creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure full compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations across the company.
• Champion and embed best-practice business processes using lean manufacturing principles
• Provide effective leadership to Group Leaders, Production Supervisors, Managers, and Team Members to ensure adherence to all processes and standards.
• Oversee and control day-to-day production flow to ensure on-time delivery through level pull systems.
• Manage production costs within budget and support the development of departmental budgets.
• Ensure delivery of customer-ready, zero-defect quality to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing lean manufacturing processes.
• Manage and control Standard Work in Process (SWIP) throughout the operation.
• Monitor and control inventory through ongoing cycle checks and accurate reporting.
• Ensure engineering items, equipment, and machinery are properly maintained using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Apply and coach core lean principles including Flow, Level Pull, TAKT adherence, JIT, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Visual Management, and Synchronous Material Flow systems (PFEP, Kanban).

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a production supervision role within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing systems.
• Strong, practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• A proven track record in promoting efficiency, continuous improvement, and business process excellence.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire a "One Team" mindset.

To be considered for this position, please APPLY and contact us today for a confidential discussion!