Production Manager

Vickerstock; Newry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is partnering with a prominent client in the Food Manufacturing sector to hire a Production Manager for their Newry facility. This role offers autonomy and the chance to influence production outcomes in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and expertise in food safety standards, and will work collaboratively to meet production targets and drive efficiency.

Benefits

28 holidays (incl. 8 stats)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day production across a fast-paced site.
• Managing and developing production staff.
• Monitoring performance against core KPIs.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Lean Principles

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Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Newry

Vickerstock is proud to exclusively partner our leading Client in the Food Manufacturing Sector with the appointment of an experienced Production Manager for their Newry based facility.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturer with a strong reputation in its sector. You'll be given the autonomy and support to make a real difference while working in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

What we have to offer:

Holidays: 28 (incl. 8 stats)

About the Role:

Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing day-to-day production across a fast-paced site. You'll lead your teams to ensure targets across output, efficiency, waste reduction, and quality are consistently achieved or exceeded.

• Managing and developing production staff, ensuring clear communication, effective shift planning, and performance management.
• Monitoring and driving performance against core KPIs including productivity, waste, quality, and yield.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, and food safety standards at all times.
• Collaborating with other departments including technical, engineering, and planning to maintain smooth factory operations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiency gains.

Your essential ingredients:Proven experience in a production leadership role within a factory setting.

• A strong working knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards (e.g. BRC, HACCP).
• Excellent communication and people-management skills with the ability to lead and develop teams.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving capability.

Interested in finding out more:

Contact Paul Muir to discuss this in absolute confidence on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV via the link on the page.

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As an experienced specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with 7 years' experience; I specifically recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland.

If this opportunity isn't quite what you are looking for, and you work within Food Production or Operations in Northern Ireland, please share your cv for consideration (You can also find and connect with me on LinkedIn)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Meat Products Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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