VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Major Food Processor in Duncrue Belfast with the Recruitment of a Production Manager to join their dynamic and growing team. Hours - 09:00-17:00 with the requirement of some flexibility based on business need. Salary - £55,000 (Negotiable) + Fantastic Market Leading Benefits Package Responsibilities: To take responsibility for the day to day running of all aspects of production and improve performance and efficiency in line with current food health and safety and environmental legislation; Maintain and improve site quality standards, SOP's, internal site audits etc in line with HACCP and legal requirements; Take responsibility for the stock control system; Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements; Prepare written reports and report them to the Management Board on a monthly basis; Review all operational costs and budgets within your remit to minimise wastage; Effective people management to ensure the smooth running of the Production function. Essential Criteria: Have 3 years' previous management / operations experience in a manufacturing environment; The ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; Experience of overseeing the in Intake and/or Despatch function, preferably in a manufacturing environment; Hold a 3rd Level Qualification in Business, Operation Management or similar; Previous experience of BRC audits; Experience managing supervisors and operational staff; The ability to control costs, and apply to budget For more information on this or any other role in the Area, please contact Phil Doherty for a confidential chat on. 'I found VANRATH to be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for. The entire process was smooth and efficient, I was kept informed throughout.'' ''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.'' ''I recently registered with Vanrath and met with their consultant Aisling Bishop to discuss my CV and previous work experiences. I was very impressed at the range of employers that Vanrath works with, the roles that they have on their books and the service that they provide to job seekers. I feel confident that Aisling and the Vanrath team will work to find me a post that fits my interests as well as my experiences.'' ''VANRATH helped me secure an amazing permanent role. I could not thank them enough for this amazing opportunity. They made sure to contact me every step of the way even if it was just to check in with how I was feeling with regard to the role, I found them extremely friendly, efficient and supportive. I highly VANRATH. The whole experience was amazing start to finish. The company deserves 5 stars!!'' Skills: production manager assistant production manager operations manager manufacturing manager food manager fmcg team leader Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package