Production Manager

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Food Manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead their transformation efforts. This role involves ensuring production planning aligns with business demands while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and hygiene. The successful candidate will motivate a large team, manage health and safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement projects. If you're passionate about food production and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a production management role within Food Manufacturing.
• Understanding of Retailer and BRC Food Manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a large team in a demanding environment.
• Manage health and safety and drive quality standards.
• Oversee training and development of the production team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Budget Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

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Are you a successful, hands-on Production Manager within Food Production? Would you say you have an inspiring personality? Do you have a natural ability to build, develop and lead teams?

Working with one of Ireland's premier brands within the Food Manufacturing Sector, our client is recognized for excellence. With a state-of-the-art factory, they are embarking on a new phase of transformation to achieve their ambitious vision.

The successful Production Manager will ensure production planning meets current and future business demands and that activities remain on time and within budget.

Your day-to-day as the successful Production Manager

• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including Performance Development Plans for direct reports and problem resolution.
• Proactively manage health and safety on the production floor.
• Lead and drive standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping through Good Manufacturing Practices and BRC standards.
• Manage the training and development of the production team.
• Lead operations continuous improvement projects, through sponsorship and mentoring to achieve desired outcomes.
• Introduce KPIs to drive performance.
• Support company values to foster a positive culture and good employee relationships.
• Develop skills matrix across production areas.
• Proven success in a production management role within Food Manufacturing.
• Understanding of Retailer and BRC Food Manufacturing requirements, with experience leading teams to achieve Grade A or above.
• Firsthand knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Experience in financial budgetary processes.
• Team player who values collaboration.

Your next step...

To find out more about this opportunity and receive a detailed job description with responsibilities and requirements, contact Paul Muir in complete confidence at T 028 9031 3720.

If this opportunity doesn't quite excite you but you're passionate about food, let's have a chat to see how I can help grow your career.