Factory Production Manager

Location: Kilkeel, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Salary: 50,000- 60,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time Day shifts only - no night shifts
Work Location: In person

Are you an experienced Production Manager who thrives on improving efficiency, developing people and delivering outstanding results?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing seafood processing business in Kilkeel, where you'll have genuine ownership of the production operation and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the future of the business.

As Factory Production Manager, you'll take the lead in the day-to-day running of the production plant, managing teams, optimising processes and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved - safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, solving problems, making decisions and turning ideas into measurable improvements.

If you're ready to take ownership and help build a high-performing production environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

You'll take overall responsibility for the daily production operation, coordinating workflows across a range of cooked and raw seafood products.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll ensure production plans are delivered effectively while continually identifying opportunities to:

• Increase productivity and output
• Reduce waste and operational costs
• Improve quality and consistency
• Streamline production processes
• Develop team capability and performance
• Strengthen production planning and workflow

You'll be joining a growing operation at an exciting stage of its development, giving you the opportunity to influence change, introduce new ideas and shape the way production operates.

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of factory production to achieve planned output, quality and efficiency targets.
• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the production plant.
• Develop and manage production plans, ensuring targets are achieved on time and to specification.
• Coordinate workflows across multiple seafood products.
• Monitor daily performance, identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams, creating a positive and accountable working environment.
• Plan staffing requirements to meet production demands.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Monitor production KPIs and use data to identify trends, solve problems and improve performance.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure issues are addressed promptly.
• Ensure production activities comply with food safety, HACCP and company standards.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to improve workflows and resolve operational challenges.
• Manage inventory levels and support the smooth movement of raw materials through to finished products.
• Maintain accurate production records, metrics and documentation.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take decisive action to keep production moving.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised and productive factory environment.
• Mentor and develop production staff, improving capability, motivation and performance.
• Forward-plan production requirements and anticipate potential challenges.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the business.

We're looking for a proactive, commercially aware and hands-on Production Manager who enjoys leading people, improving processes and making things happen.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven experience managing production within food manufacturing, food processing or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of production systems, KPIs and performance management.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing production teams.
• Excellent organisation, planning and time-management skills.
• Experience with quality control and continuous improvement.
• A good understanding of HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to…