Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business to recruit a Production Manager for their site in Kilkeel, Co. Down.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful seafood processing business supplying high-quality products to customers across global markets. With continued growth and investment, the business is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead its production operations and play a key role in driving operational performance.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- Day shifts only
- Opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturing business
- Supportive leadership team
- Long-term career development opportunities
The Role
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the production facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing daily production operations and ensuring production plans are delivered efficiently
- Coordinating production schedules across multiple product lines
- Leading, motivating and developing production teams
- Monitoring plant throughput and driving productivity across the operation
- Ensuring products are manufactured safely, on time and to the required quality standards
- Managing inventory levels to support efficient production and supply chain performance
- Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures in line with food industry standards
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes and operational performance
- Monitoring production KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Promoting a positive food safety culture and ensuring compliance with HACCP requirements
What you'll need
- Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within food manufacturing
- Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing systems and KPI management
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and people management abilities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage changing production priorities
- ability to plan ahead and manage changing production priorities
Production Manager in Kilkeel employer: Vickerstock
Join a leading engineering and manufacturing specialist in County Louth, where your role as an HR Business Partner will be pivotal in driving operational growth and fostering a collaborative culture. With a strong commitment to employee development and wellbeing, the company offers excellent career progression opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. Experience a positive workplace culture that values innovation and teamwork while making a meaningful impact across multiple sites.
