Production Manager

Job description

Job title: Production Manager

Salary: £45k - £55k

Location: Dungannon

Key Responsibilities

Our client, a well-established company in the food production industry, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and optimise their production operations. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring adherence to the company’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Managing day-to-day production activities to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Driving improvements using Continuous Improvement methodologies to boost efficiency and maintain quality standards.
• Achieving and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) in productivity, waste reduction, quality, and cost management.
• Enforcing strict time and temperature controls to maintain product quality and prevent mishandling.
• Leading, motivating, and managing the production team to meet and exceed operational goals.
• Implementing job rotation and delegation while creating staff rotas at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
• Managing temporary staffing levels to meet production schedules effectively.
• Maintaining a clean and safe production environment by enforcing a "clean as you go" policy.
• Conducting regular team meetings to communicate updates and address performance metrics.
• Monitoring packing performance and driving daily improvements to achieve optimal results.
• Ensuring all production equipment is maintained, serviced, and in good working order.
• Encouraging the team to report any damages, faults, or operational issues with equipment.
• Identifying training needs, building team capabilities, and maintaining a skills matrix.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, addressing issues appropriately, and reporting accidents or near-misses in line with UK legislation.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in food production (essential).
• At least 1 year of experience in a production management role (essential).
• Possess strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Are highly organised with excellent time management skills, capable of planning and delegating tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Have strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and resolve production issues promptly.
• Are flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold a good understanding of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Are IT proficient, with the ability to use production planning and performance monitoring tools.