Operations Manager
Dungannon
Attractive Package + Benefits

Vickerstock are working in close partnership with a long-established and highly respected client within the UK food manufacturing sector to recruit a hands-on and experienced Operations Manager. This is a key leadership role within a growing and innovative business that has invested heavily in people, products/process and continues to lead the way in its category.

With significant recent investment and a clear focus on sustainability and innovation, they are now seeking a strong operations leader to support the next phase of their growth journey.

Your day to day:

As Operations Manager, you will play a central role in leading the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced production facility. You will drive improvements across cost, quality, and delivery while embedding a culture of ownership, collaboration, and high standards.

• Lead and develop production and operational teams, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure site-wide operational efficiency with a focus on cost control, throughput, and performance.
• Maintain best-in-class standards in health, safety, and food quality compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to align daily operations with wider business goals.
• Own and analyse KPIs to drive performance, problem-solving, and reporting.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement practical, scalable solutions.

Your essential ingredients

• Proven experience in a similar operations/production management role, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and build cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of production cost drivers, efficiency metrics, and process optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, food quality, and industry regulations.
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels from shop floor to boardroom.

What's in it for you?

• Join a business that's investing in the future from automation to sustainability and new product lines.
• Work alongside a passionate leadership team in a values-driven organisation.
• Access to genuine career development and progression opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package reflective of your experience.

Your next move:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Paul now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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