Production Manager

Bell Recruitment

Portadown

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan (including children up to age 18)

Company pension with life assurance

Active health and wellbeing programme

Career growth opportunities in a growing business

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Portadown is looking for a Shift Manager to oversee production teams. This role requires strong leadership skills to meet production targets while ensuring food safety compliance. The candidate should have proven supervisory experience in food manufacturing and the ability to motivate teams effectively. Alongside competitive benefits including a healthcare plan and pension, this position offers a great opportunity to grow in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

Experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role within food manufacturing.
Ability to motivate and develop teams.
Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team to meet production targets.
Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Train and support team members in procedures.
Achieve daily production targets while maintaining product quality and efficiency.
Promote accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Despatch teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)

Job description

Shift Manager

Department: Production / Operations

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm

Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Overview

We are a long-established and growing food manufacturing business within the agri-food sector, supplying porridge oats and oat-based breakfast cereals to leading retailers across the UK, Ireland, and international markets. Due to continued growth driven by demand for healthy, sustainable, and innovative plant-based foods, we are seeking a Shift Manager to join our operations team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor to take the next step in their career within food manufacturing.

Role Purpose

The Shift Manager is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a team of operatives to deliver production targets safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining full compliance with food safety and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor production processes to ensure full compliance with food safety legislation and quality control standards.
Identify, investigate, and resolve production issues promptly to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
Train, mentor, and support new and existing team members, ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and production procedures.
Take ownership of achieving daily production targets while maintaining consistent product quality and efficiency.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Work closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Despatch teams to ensure smooth and coordinated operations.

The Person

Proven experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role within a food manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to food safety and quality standards.
Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced production environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent).
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues.

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