Production Manager

Production Manager Newtownards Role Purpose The Production Manager will oversee the daily running of a production area within a fast-moving food manufacturing environment. This role will manage team leaders, operators and agency staff to ensure production targets, safety standards and quality expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities Production Management Lead and support production teams across allocated lines to achieve daily outputs. Ensure production plans are delivered efficiently and to required quality standards. Manage labour allocation, shift performance and KPI delivery. Conduct daily line checks to ensure SOPs and standards are followed. People Leadership Lead and develop Team Leaders and operators to build capability. Support training, onboarding and skills assessments.

Manage absence, performance issues and workforce planning. Promote a positive culture of teamwork and safety. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety and hygiene standards. Work with Technical and Quality teams to resolve issues and maintain standards. Conduct investigations and support audit readiness. Performance Improvement Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement in labour, waste and line performance.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement improved processes. Monitor downtime, escalate engineering issues and ensure accurate reporting. Cross-Functional Coordination Work with Planning, Technical, Engineering and HR to ensure smooth operations. Attend daily meetings, contribute to KPI reviews and follow through actions. Key Skills & Experience Experience in FMCG food manufacturing. Strong leadership experience managing production teams. Understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.

Strong organisational and communication skills. Practical problem-solving abilities and a hands-on leadership approach. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.