Production Department Manager

Vickerstock; Bangor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local premium brand in Bangor is seeking a proactive Production Department Manager to oversee manufacturing activities. You will be responsible for achieving production targets while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of managerial experience in production, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive performance in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial role within production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and drive performance in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercial awareness with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on KPIs across production, quality, waste, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Leading daily production meetings, driving performance and accountability.
• Motivating and developing a cross-functional team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Ensuring all production and quality issues are promptly investigated and resolved.
• Managing attendance, holidays, and performance appraisals within the production team.
• Supporting and enforcing health, safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Working closely with technical and operations teams to ensure audit readiness and compliance with BRC standards.
• Implementing continuous improvement measures to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Performance management

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Production Department Manager

North Down

What's on Offer

• £35,137 - £36,177 (plus bonus potential)
• Opportunity to work with a premium local brand
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for personal and professional development

Your day to day

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Production Department Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities and resources associated with the manufacture of high-quality products.

You will ensure production targets for output, quality, and efficiency are achieved while maintaining compliance with all relevant food safety and BRC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering on KPIs across production, quality, waste, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Leading daily production meetings, driving performance and accountability.
• Motivating and developing a cross-functional team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Ensuring all production and quality issues are promptly investigated and resolved.
• Managing attendance, holidays, and performance appraisals within the production team.
• Supporting and enforcing health, safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Working closely with technical and operations teams to ensure audit readiness and compliance with BRC standards.
• Implementing continuous improvement measures to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Your essential ingredients

The successful candidate will be a proactive, people-focused manager with a strong understanding of production processes and a proven track record in leading teams within a manufacturing setting.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial role within production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and drive performance in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercial awareness with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office.

Desirable

• Experience within the food manufacturing sector

How to apply

If you are an adaptable, proactive and hands-on individual looking to take the next step in your food manufacturing career, apply now in confidence.

For a confidential discussion, reach out directly to Paul Muir at Vickerstock on 028 9031 3720.