Be part of something big We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow. The Role At Finnebrogue we are hailed for indigenous growth with innovative market changing products, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to develop one of the groups most established and renowned sites. The factory manager position is pivotal to the future landscape of this muti-million pounds site. With full site responsibility and exemplary leadership the factory manager will be responsible for all elements of quality, health & safety, efficiency, cost and competitive advantage. Displaying best practice working in partnership with supporting departments and the wider Finnebrogue Group. Contributing to the site strategy ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation, Delivering industry leading products on time and to full specification. What it takes You will have significant experience operating at a senior level ideally within a multi-million FMCG company. You will have proven leadership skills and a passion for growth and innovative thinking. (Full shortlisting criteria with person specification Benefits Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.” We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events. After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer. To read a full job description please select the link.