Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a confident Production Manager to join their team in Belfast. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring food safety, and managing a motivated workforce. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. An attractive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is offered, alongside career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Strong business performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Hands-on improvement-focused leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across multiple departments.
• Plan production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Maintain high standards of safety and hygiene.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Food safety compliance

Quality standards

Job description

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Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner

Location:

lisburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

I’m supporting a well-established and growing food manufacturer in County Down who is looking to recruit a Production Manager to join their site leadership team. This is a key role within the business, overseeing day-to-day production, leading a large team, and driving a high-performance, quality, and safety culture.

This would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a solid background in food manufacturing, and enjoys being close to the shop floor.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily production across multiple departments
• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet customer demand
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Support and develop your team through effective coaching and training
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency
• Work closely with technical, engineering, and planning teams to ensure smooth operations
• Ensure all equipment and processes run safely and efficiently

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role in food manufacturing
• Strong people management skills and the ability to build a motivated team
• Confident working in a high-care, high-volume environment
• Good understanding of food safety, health & safety, and quality standards
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on improvement and team development
• Lean manufacturing experience

What’s on offer:

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience
• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• A supportive leadership team and strong business performance
• Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

If you’re a confident Production Manager looking for your next step in food manufacturing, I’d be happy to have a confidential chat.