Production Manager

VanRath Search & Selection; Limavady; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday 12pm early finish

30 days' annual leave

3x salary Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Rewarding workplace culture

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection in Limavady, Northern Ireland, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a large manufacturing operation. The role reports to the Operations Director and oversees about 120 staff through Team Leaders, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement.

You will shape production capability, develop frontline leadership, and partner with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Projects to meet current and future demand, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role.
• Experience managing large teams through Team Leaders or frontline managers.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and shop-floor performance.
• Track record of improving manufacturing performance via KPIs and CI.
• Experience with health & safety and quality requirements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and the wider production workforce.
• Take ownership of production performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Plan labour, resources and workflow to meet customer and project requirements.
• Develop a high-performing production culture with clear accountability.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement improvement plans.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints and production risks, taking corrective action.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Project teams to improve flow.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work and root-cause problem solving.
• Develop Team Leaders into effective frontline managers.
• Support recruitment, training, succession planning and performance management.
• Contribute to capacity planning, cost reduction and longer-term operational improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

KPIs

5S

Root-cause analysis

ERP/MRP

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Manager (KYPM1008) Limavady, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP65000 per annum + Package

Production Manager

Location: Limavady

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Join a Growing Manufacturing Business

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Manager to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business in Limavady.

This is a key senior appointment within the organisation, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to have a genuine influence on the continued growth and development of the manufacturing operation.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll take ownership of a large-scale production function, leading approximately 120 employees through a team of Team Leaders and driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement.

The business is continuing to grow, making this an exciting time to join and play a significant role in developing production capability, strengthening frontline leadership and improving operational performance.

The Opportunity

This isn't simply a role focused on keeping production moving. You'll be a key member of the operational leadership team, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, Scheduling and Project teams to ensure the manufacturing operation is equipped to meet both current and future demand.

You'll have the autonomy and responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement, develop your leadership team and introduce processes that support the company's continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and the wider production workforce.
• Take ownership of production performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Plan labour, resources and workflow to meet customer and project requirements.
• Develop a high-performing production culture with clear accountability.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement improvement plans where required.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints and production risks, taking decisive corrective action.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Project teams to improve production flow.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work and root-cause problem solving.
• Develop Team Leaders into effective frontline managers.
• Support recruitment, training, succession planning and performance management.
• Contribute to capacity planning, cost reduction and longer-term operational improvement projects.

About You

We're looking for an experienced production leader who is comfortable operating at a senior level and has the leadership capability to manage a large manufacturing workforce.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or similar.
• Experience managing large teams through Team Leaders, Supervisors or other frontline managers.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management and shop-floor performance.
• A proven track record of improving manufacturing performance through KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and quality requirements within manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production data to drive performance.

What's on Offer?

• Senior leadership position reporting directly to the Operations Director
• Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business
• Genuine opportunity to influence and shape the future production operation
• Responsibility for a large production function
• Friday 12pm early finish
• 30 days' annual leave
• 3x salary Life Assurance
• Private medical cover
• Rewarding workplace culture

Interested?

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.