Lead Food Production Manager

Vickerstock; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock in Galway is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will ensure production targets are met while upholding food safety, quality, health & safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead and develop the production team, monitor KPIs and productivity, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and other departments to optimise performance and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager or senior production leadership in food manufacturing.
• Strong track record of managing production teams in fast-paced environments.
• Solid knowledge of KPIs, efficiency, waste and labour planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations and achieve targets.
• Develop and motivate production teams.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity and waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and other departments.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support production planning and labour requirements.
• Identify and resolve production issues.
• Maintain high standards on the production floor.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

KPI tracking

Job description

Vickerstock in Galway is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will ensure production targets are met while upholding food safety, quality, health & safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead and develop the production team, monitor KPIs and productivity, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and other departments to optimise performance and efficiency on the shop floor.