Your new company

Your new company is a leading manufacturer in Northern Ireland, with over 150 years of history in the industry. Ranked amongst the Top 10 of the Top 100 Companies in Northern Ireland, they are renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service.

Your new role

As a Production Manager, you will report to the Operations Director and be responsible for overseeing the production staff and operatives across the whole site. Your main duties will include ensuring adherence to health and safety policies, leading a safety culture within the production team, managing production schedules to meet targets, and optimising production planning for efficiency. You will coordinate closely with logistics, nutrition, customer service, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and high-quality standards. Additionally, you will play a key role in site visits, audits, trials, and improvement projects, while also focusing on staff development and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need strong team-building and communication skills, the ability to plan and work under pressure, and a hands-on leadership style that can motivate and inspire teams. A degree or HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field is essential, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role within a Production Environment. Knowledge of ISO and quality standards, experience with DSL automation systems, and qualifications in IOSH Managing Safely and HACCP Level 3 are also required. Proficiency in MS Office and SCADA systems, as well as experience in a lean manufacturing environment, will be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including the above-statutory holiday entitlement, life assurance (x4), a cycle-to-work scheme, free secure onsite parking, enhanced employer pension contributions at 6%, Christmas vouchers, long service awards, competitive shift premiums, company uniform, and training and career development opportunities. Additional benefits include job security, company sick pay, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, free tea and coffee, an enhanced healthcare plan (including partner and children), annual flu vaccinations, paid compassionate leave, paid time off for medical appointments, a 24/7 counselling and advice service, a discount voucher scheme, summer BBQs, and free breakfasts.

What you need to do now

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