Senior Production Supervisor

Vickerstock; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead operations in Lurgan. This hands-on role focuses on driving production quality and food safety while fostering a positive team culture. You'll be responsible for ensuring production processes align with high standards and customer expectations. The company values innovation and personal growth, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about food safety and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health & Wellbeing Program

Free On-Site Parking

Casual Dress Code

Welcoming Canteen

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing with a focus on production management.
• Essential Level 3 Food Safety qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient execution of production schedules and staffing.
• Collaborate with management to control labor costs and optimize production.

Skills

Team Leadership

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Food Safety Compliance

Production Management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Production Supervisor

Have you experience working in a busy and complex manufacturing environment? Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and leadership?

Our leading Food Manufacturing Client based in Lurgan believes in shaping the future of food production while fostering an environment that supports personal growth and success. Their mission is simple: to innovate and deliver top-quality products that meet the needs of their leading retail brands.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, offer opportunities for growth, and allow you to make a difference, read on…

What's in it for You:

• Competitive Salary: circa £40,000 per year
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing program to support your mental and physical health.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend availability.
• Employee Perks: Free on-site parking, casual dress code, and a welcoming canteen to relax and refuel.

As a Senior Production Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of the operations, helping ensure the production processes are running smoothly, efficiently, and in line with their high standards. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in driving production quality, food safety, and operational excellence. You'll lead by example, inspire your team, and take responsibility for making sure that every product meets the expectations of both our customers and regulatory bodies.

Why you'll love working for our client:

• They will empower you to make decisions and own your role with the confidence that you can make an impact.
• They believe in continually improving and embracing new ideas to stay ahead in a competitive industry.
• They pride themselves on doing things the right way, ensuring high standards in everything they do.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure the efficient execution of production schedules, staffing levels, materials, and machinery are all aligned to meet customer orders.
• Organize and manage staffing plans to optimize production, monitor performance, and support staff development.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to control labour costs by managing staff rotas, holidays, and the skilled labour pool.
• Ensure production processes comply with food safety standards and consistently deliver the highest product quality.
• Address any issues related to processes, quality, and customer feedback, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Work with our operating systems to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Control and minimize waste through effective stock rotation and monitoring of raw material usage.
• Complete production records accurately and ensure all health and safety standards are followed.
• Promote a positive team culture through transparent communication, conflict resolution, and handling staff performance.

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within food manufacturing.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification is essential.
• Experience with an MRP system like Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus.
• Confident in decision-making, fostering teamwork and driving efficiency.
• Commitment to producing the highest quality products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.

Get in touch.
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more? Pick up the phone to Paul now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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