Production Manager (Food)

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Ballymena is seeking a Production Manager. The role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring quality and safety, and leading a team to drive performance and continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and a supportive working culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Excellent understanding of quality and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production activity to achieve quality and efficiency targets.
• Manage and motivate the team, promoting ownership and accountability.
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety standards and optimize plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Food safety standards

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Production Manager
Location: Ballymena
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Day Shift

Are you an experienced people leader from a food production background ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Production Manager to join their Ballymena team on a 4 on / 4 off day shift rota. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all production activity on site, driving performance, efficiency, and quality while ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement across your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production activity, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Manage and motivate your team, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Optimize plant performance by ensuring all equipment is operated, maintained, and cleaned effectively to minimise downtime.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety standards.
• Oversee production scheduling, ensuring adherence to targets and smooth shift handovers.
• Identify process improvements using Lean or CI methodologies to enhance yield and reduce waste.
• Manage team performance, including training, development, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior management to deliver site performance goals.

About You

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within food manufacturing (essential).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent understanding of quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £50,000 - £55,000
• 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive working culture focused on excellence, safety, and teamwork
• Comprehensive company benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Production Shift Manager seeking to join a progressive and people-focused business with a strong reputation in the food manufacturing industry. For more information or to apply, please reach out to [e-mail] at VANRATH.

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