At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise manufacturing operations across two sites in Tyrone.
- Company: Join a leading animal health manufacturing business with a strong growth focus.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive company benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Play a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in senior manufacturing or operations management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
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
- 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
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Production Manager in Omagh 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.
