Production Manager

Posted 29 April 2026
Salary £43000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
LocationDungannon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
ReferencePM12303_1777458096

Job description


Production Manager
Dungannon

We are working with a leading food manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Production Manager.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across production operations, ensuring quality standards are maintained, and delivering continuous improvement across the site.

What's on offer:

  • Salary £40-45k
  • Overtime
  • 28 days holiday
  • 40hour working week
  • Life Insurance

Your day to day

  • Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure output targets are achieved
  • Drive a strong quality culture, implementing and maintaining robust quality control processes
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure production aligns with customer specifications and delivery schedules
  • Lead, coach, and develop production teams, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
  • Manage workforce planning including scheduling, delegation, and job rotation

Your essential ingredients

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Production Manager role within manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of quality control systems and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Proven ability to analyse processes and implement operational improvements
  • Mechanical or technical knowledge of production equipment is desirable
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate teams
  • Highly organised with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Experience in staff scheduling and competent across standard IT systems

Interested in finding out more?
Contact Paul Muir for a confidential discussion on 028 9031 3720, or submit an updated CV via the link on the page.
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As a specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with over 7 years' experience, I recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland.

If this role is not quite right for you but you work within Food Production or Operations in Northern Ireland, please feel free to share your CV for future consideration.