Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Due to continued growth, our client, a well-established and successful food manufacturing business based in Belfast, is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager. This is a day shift, Monday to Friday role providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to drive performance, lead a high-performing team and champion continuous improvement across a busy production environment.

The successful Production Manager will report into the Manufacturing Manager and take full accountability for health and safety, quality, service, cost and people performance across their area of responsibility.

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Day shift Monday to Friday with competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Lead and develop a production team within a well-established food manufacturing environment

Genuine opportunity to drive continuous improvement and make a real impact on site performance

The Role

• Lead, direct, motivate and performance manage a shift based production team to deliver against all key performance targets across safety, quality, service, cost and people
• Promote health and safety across the team, conducting risk assessments, safety inspections and audits and taking ownership of any improvement actions identified
• Ensure quality standards are maintained, identifying and implementing action plans to reduce customer complaints and complete all necessary audits in a timely manner
• Support NPD activity within the department with correct and timely management of recipes and trials
• Deliver the people plan for the team including performance reviews, absence management and disciplinary and grievance processes
• Manage the production wages budget, constantly reviewing costs and identifying savings opportunities
• Identify and implement personal development plans and cost saving initiatives across the production area
• Drive and sponsor continuous improvement across the department, embedding lean principles and a culture of accountability and high performance
• Ensure effective communication across the team to maintain a results driven and engaged workforce

The Person

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing systems, procedures and safety standards
• Analytical approach to problem solving with a logical and structured decision making style
• Demonstrated experience of improving line and team performance
• Proven track record in continuous improvement delivery
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable:

• Food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of lean tools and techniques
• Food hygiene qualifications
• NEBOSH or IOSH training
• Experience working within a trade union environment
• Train the trainer qualification
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques

The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced annual leave and maternity and paternity leave
• Healthcare scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service and colleague recognition schemes
• Access to a savings and cashback benefits platform covering day to day living and much more

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Production Manager role, please contact Conor O'Hagan at Hunter Savage. Visit our website for a full list of food manufacturing and operations opportunities.

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Skills:
Production management operations FMCG Food production lean

Benefits:
Bonus + Benefits

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