Production Manager

Goodness Grains Gluten Free Bakery; Longford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodness Grains Gluten Free Bakery in Longford, Ireland is seeking a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day bakery operations in a dedicated gluten-free environment.

You will plan production schedules, manage shifts and raw materials, and ensure compliance with BRC and internal quality standards while driving continuous improvement and a safe, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery production management and leading shift teams.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems (BRC, HACCP) in manufacturing.
• Resource planning and inventory control for materials and packaging.
• Strong people leadership and inclusive workplace.
• Data-driven problem solving to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration with quality, maintenance, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with ERP or traceability IT systems for scheduling and reporting.
• Degree in food science, engineering, operations management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bakery operations in a gluten-free environment.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules.
• Manage staff across shifts.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in line with BRC and internal quality standards.
• Monitor output and optimize workflows; manage raw materials and inventory.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and support new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate production records and foster a safety-focused culture.

Skills

Production leadership

Scheduling production

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & safety awareness

Data-driven decision making

Education

Food science / Engineering / Ops management degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Traceability systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Role Description The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Longford, responsible for overseeing day-to-day bakery operations in a dedicated gluten-free environment. This role includes planning and coordinating production schedules, managing staff across shifts, and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in line with BRC and internal quality standards. The Production Manager will monitor output, optimize workflows, manage raw materials and inventory, and collaborate with quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role also involves implementing continuous improvement initiatives, supporting new product introductions, maintaining accurate production records, and fostering a positive, safety-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or bakery production management, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating production plans, and leading shift teams.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and compliance standards (e.g., BRC, HACCP) in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Skills in resource planning and inventory control, including managing raw materials, packaging, and production capacity to meet demand.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to train, motivate, and develop team members while supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Process improvement and problem-solving abilities, with experience using data to identify issues, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams such as quality, maintenance, logistics, and commercial.
• Basic proficiency with production-related IT systems (e.g., ERP or traceability systems) and comfort using digital tools for scheduling and reporting.
• Relevant qualification in food science, engineering, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in production leadership