Production Manager (Food)
Posted 8 days 22 hours ago by VanRath
Production Manager
Location: Ballymena
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Day Shift
Are you an experienced people leader from a food production background ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Production Manager to join their Ballymena team on a 4 on / 4 off day shift rota. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all production activity on site, driving performance, efficiency, and quality while ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement across your team.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all aspects of production activity, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency targets are achieved.
- Manage and motivate your team, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Optimize plant performance by ensuring all equipment is operated, maintained, and cleaned effectively to minimise downtime.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety standards.
- Oversee production scheduling, ensuring adherence to targets and smooth shift handovers.
- Identify process improvements using Lean or CI methodologies to enhance yield and reduce waste.
- Manage team performance, including training, development, and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with other departments and senior management to deliver site performance goals.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within food manufacturing (essential).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
- Excellent understanding of quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.
- Experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Competitive salary £50,000 - £55,000
- 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive working culture focused on excellence, safety, and teamwork
- Comprehensive company benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Production Shift Manager seeking to join a progressive and people-focused business with a strong reputation in the food manufacturing industry. For more information or to apply, please reach out to at VANRATH.
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