Production Manager (Food)
This is a hugely exciting time to be joining our leading Food Manufacturing Client - who produce the most delicious range of products - based in North Down with the appointment of new Production Manager. Our client, are hugely passionate about their quality products and it's no surprise they are experiencing unrivalled growth.

What we have to offer:

• Salary £35-40K depending on experience
• 32 days holidays incl. stats
• Pension 5% employee /5% employer
• Family flex - maternity, paternity etc
• Treat days - Summer lunches, Christmas lunches
• Delicious products

Your Day to Day as Production Manager.

As the successful Production Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, co-ordination and management of production activity in your designated area of the factory.

• Responsible for ensuring product and processes are manufactured and managed efficiently, safely, and that levels of stockholding meet Customer service KPI's and are compliant with agreed business inventory levels.
• Accountable for all relevant Factory KPI's, ensuring agreed health and safety, food safety and quality standards are achieved.
• Leading on Lean manufacturing principles and tools
• Drive continuous improvement and implement stretch manufacturing KPI's, such as OEE, waste, giveaway and downtime to improve factory productivity and cost effectiveness.

(Full and comprehensive job description available upon)

Your essential ingredients.

• Proven leadership ability/experience within a food production environment
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Food Safety and legislative requirements.
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management ability
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Highly proficient in MS Office and manufacturing stock control system

Desirable

• H&S Qualification, Food Hygiene qualification, Manual Handling, Chemical Handling, Forklift License

Your next step...

To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T 028 9031 3720

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.