Production Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading animal health manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations across two sites in Tyrone.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance of manufacturing operations, overseeing production, planning, purchasing, stores and inventory, engineering and maintenance, and people management across both sites.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Company benefits package
• Multi-site leadership responsibility across Tyrone
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an established animal health manufacturing business

Key Responsibilities

• Leading manufacturing and operational activities across both production sites
• Developing production strategies and schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Overseeing production planning, purchasing, stores and inventory management
• Ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery requirements are achieved
• Driving continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency initiatives
• Managing engineering and maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and uptime
• Leading, developing and performance-managing operational teams across both sites
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions to improve performance
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring availability of materials and resources
• Supporting capital expenditure and operational improvement projects
• Overseeing the maintenance and presentation of both production sites
• Working closely with senior management and other departments to support business growth and operational performance

What you'll need

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior manufacturing, production or operations management role
• Proven experience managing multi-functional manufacturing operations
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory control, engineering and production functions
• Demonstrated success in delivering operational improvements and cost reductions
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A results-driven and commercially focused approach
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

• Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related discipline
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• Health and Safety experience
• Experience operating across multiple manufacturing sites

Get in touch:
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Skills:
fmcg production operations manufacturing