Production Supervisor

Vickerstock; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative drinks manufacturer that is redefining the freezer aisle! As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead a talented team and ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company, where your ideas will be valued and your contributions recognized. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll be at the forefront of operations, driving improvements and supporting new product development. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and are passionate about food manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

36 days holiday (25 annual + 11 statutory)

£100 birthday restaurant voucher

Company social events

Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, NO WEEKENDS

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food/drink production environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality compliance.
• Ability to lead a small team and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and packing operations.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Support New Product Development trials and streamline workflows.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Production Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Initiative

Education

Experience in Food/Drink Production

Mechanical Aptitude

Tools

Unleashed Software

Job description

Vickerstock Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Vickerstock Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Are you ready to lead the coolest production team in Northern Ireland? Want to work in a place where your ideas matter and team vibes thrive?

Our client is an up-and-coming drinks manufacturer literally shaking up the freezer isle! As they scale up, they are on the lookout for a hands-on Production Supervisor to keep things slick, smooth, and stress-free.

Perks of the job:

• Monday to Friday 8am-4pm NO WEEKENDS
• 36 days holiday (25 annual + 11 statutory)
• £100 birthday restaurant voucher or a celebratory half day off
• Company social events

Your day to day

As Production Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind their manufacturing operations. You'll lead their in-house team, coordinate with co-packers, and make sure their products go out the door on time, to spec, and to the highest quality standards. This is a fast-moving, high-energy role perfect for someone who thrives on variety and loves making things happen!

• Oversee day-to-day production and packing operations
• Manage production schedules and inventory with suppliers/co-packers
• Supervise and support a small team, ensuring quality and safety
• Uphold food safety standards (HACCP, SALSA, etc.)
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and calmly
• Maintain accurate production records and batch logs
• Support New Product Development trials and test runs
• Help streamline workflows and improve operations
• Jump in to help other areas of the business as needed
• Experience in a food/drink production or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and quality standards
• Highly organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
• Able to lead a small team and work independently
• Familiar with (or willing to learn) Unleashed software
• Great communicator with a can-do attitude
• Most importantly: initiative, drive, and team spirit!
• Not a deal breaker however it would be great if you had experience of drinks industry and/or mechanical aptitude

Want to be part of this fast-growing brand with big ambitions?

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 Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages

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