Job description
Job title: Production Manager
Salary: £45k - £55k
Location: Dungannon
Key Responsibilities
Our client, a well-established company in the food production industry, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and optimise their production operations. Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring adherence to the company’s values, policies, and procedures.
* Managing day-to-day production activities to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
* Driving improvements using Continuous Improvement methodologies to boost efficiency and maintain quality standards.
* Achieving and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) in productivity, waste reduction, quality, and cost management.
* Enforcing strict time and temperature controls to maintain product quality and prevent mishandling.
* Leading, motivating, and managing the production team to meet and exceed operational goals.
* Implementing job rotation and delegation while creating staff rotas at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
* Managing temporary staffing levels to meet production schedules effectively.
* Maintaining a clean and safe production environment by enforcing a "clean as you go" policy.
* Conducting regular team meetings to communicate updates and address performance metrics.
* Monitoring packing performance and driving daily improvements to achieve optimal results.
* Ensuring all production equipment is maintained, serviced, and in good working order.
* Encouraging the team to report any damages, faults, or operational issues with equipment.
* Identifying training needs, building team capabilities, and maintaining a skills matrix.
* Ensure health and safety compliance, address issues appropriately, and report accidents or near-misses per UK legislation.
What We’re Looking For
* A minimum of 2 years experience in food production (essential).
* At least 1 year of experience in a production management role (essential).
* Possess strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Are highly organised with excellent time management skills, capable of planning and delegating tasks effectively.
* Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
* Have strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and resolve production issues promptly.
* Are flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Hold a good understanding of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
* Are IT proficient, with the ability to use production planning and performance monitoring tools