Production Manager

Folláin; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Folláin is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production function across three lines, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-spec products aligned with the production schedule.

The role requires proven people leadership, strong planning and cost awareness, and a background in FMCG management, with knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards desirable.

Qualifications

• Five years of FMCG management experience.
• Third-level qualification in food science; HACCP knowledge and BRC standards desirable.
• Passion for food, quality and ingredients.
• Strong leadership, planning and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production to meet schedules, orders and delivery targets.
• Roster production staff and allocate resources across lines.
• Lead and motivate the production team with clear expectations, responsibilities and standards.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety at all times.
• Improve procedures and processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and support continuous improvement.
• Work with Maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime and support preventative maintenance.

Skills

People leadership

Performance management

Change management

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Cost awareness

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Food Science

Job description

Folláin is a multi-award winning family owned and operated producer of high quality preserves, relish and sauces based in Ballyvourney Co. Cork. The Folláin brand is the fastest growing within its category with a diverse portfolio of products & customers. We are seeking to hire a Production Manager to lead the production function, and contribute to the continued growth and development of Folláin.

Role Description

Manage all production activities across the three production lines to ensure high-quality products are made safely, efficiently, to specification and in line with the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production to meet schedules, orders and delivery targets.
• Roster all production staff and allocate people and resources across the three lines.
• Lead and motivate the production team, setting clear expectations, responsibilities and standards.
• Manage staff performance, attendance and day-to-day people issues fairly and effectively.
• Coach and develop employees, identify training needs and build a flexible, capable team.
• Communicate openly, encourage teamwork and lead change with staff engagement and buy-in.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety at all times.
• Ensure products meet specifications and quality standards, working closely with Quality Assurance and New Product Development.
• Improve procedures and processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and support continuous improvement.
• Work with Maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime and support preventative maintenance.

Experience & Skills

• Proven people leadership, performance management and ability to influence and implement change.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Good commercial and cost awareness, with attention to detail.
• At least Five years of relevant FMCG experience in a management role .
• A third-level qualification in food science or a related field, with knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards desirable.
• A passion for food, quality and goods ingredients.