Production Supervisor

VickerStock; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include leading staff to meet operational targets, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate rising after probation

33 days annual leave

Employee discounts and free products

Access to a Virtual GP service

Discounts platform for everyday savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and motivate production staff to achieve daily operational targets.
• Implement and monitor production schedules, ensuring efficiency and quality are maintained.
• Train and develop team members on production processes and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Production Supervisor

Production Planning

Food Safety

Process Improvement

Job description

Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Craigavon Area

£14.33 per hour (rising to £15.31)

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and growing food manufacturing business based in the Craigavon area, currently seeking to recruit a Production Supervisor to join their expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and supportive employer where your contribution will be valued and your development encouraged.

What is in it for you

• Competitive hourly rate rising after probation
• 33 days annual leave
• Employee discounts and free products
• Access to a Virtual GP service
• Discounts platform for everyday savings
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities

Your working week

• You will work 5 days per week Monday to Saturday with a day off in lieu
• Overtime is paid after 40hrs at time and a half

Your day to day

As Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating a production team to deliver on output, quality, and safety targets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

• Supervise, support, and motivate production staff to achieve daily operational targets
• Implement and monitor production schedules, ensuring efficiency and quality are maintained
• Train and develop team members on production processes and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth production flow

Your essential ingredients

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or industrial setting (food industry experience highly desirable)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure

Your next move

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, contact Paul Muir at Vickerstock or apply today.

Skills

• Production Supervisor
• Production Planning
• Food Safety
• Process Improvement