Production Department Manager
North Down

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established, award-winning food producer based in the North Down area, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Department Manager to join their leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, motivated individual with strong supervisory experience to take ownership of production performance and lead a dedicated team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer:

• £35,137 - £36,177 (plus bonus potential)
• Opportunity to work with a premium local brand
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for personal and professional development

Your day to day:
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Production Department Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities and resources associated with the manufacture of high-quality products.

You will ensure production targets for output, quality, and efficiency are achieved while maintaining compliance with all relevant food safety and BRC standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Delivering on KPIs across production, quality, waste, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Leading daily production meetings, driving performance and accountability.
• Motivating and developing a cross-functional team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Ensuring all production and quality issues are promptly investigated and resolved.
• Managing attendance, holidays, and performance appraisals within the production team.
• Supporting and enforcing health, safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Working closely with technical and operations teams to ensure audit readiness and compliance with BRC standards.
• Implementing continuous improvement measures to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Your essential ingredients
The successful candidate will be a proactive, people-focused manager with a strong understanding of production processes and a proven track record in leading teams within a manufacturing setting.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial role within production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and drive performance in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercial awareness with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office.

Desirable

• Experience within the food manufacturing sector

How to apply
If you are an adaptable, proactive and hands-on individual looking to take the next step in your food manufacturing career, apply now in confidence.

For a confidential discussion, reach out directly to Paul Muir at Vickerstock on 028 9031 3720.