Senior Production Supervisor

Posted 13 March 2025
Salary £37000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
LocationLurgan, County Armagh
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
ReferencePM11062_1741860002

Job description

Senior Production Supervisor

Are you a driven and dedicated professional with a passion for food safety, quality, and leadership? Do you want to be part of a progressive and growing business?

Our leading Food Manufacturing Client based in Lurgan believe in shaping the future of food production while fostering an environment that supports personal growth and success. Their mission is simple: to innovate and deliver top-quality products that meet the needs of their leading retail brands.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, offer opportunities for growth, and allow you to make a difference, read on…

What's in it for You:

  • Competitive Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Health & Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing program to support your mental and physical health.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend availability.
  • Employee Perks: Free on-site parking, casual dress code, and a welcoming canteen to relax and refuel.


As a Senior Production Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of the operations, helping ensure the production processes are running smoothly, efficiently, and in line with their high standards. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in driving production quality, food safety, and operational excellence. You'll lead by example, inspire your team, and take responsibility for making sure that every product meets the expectations of both our customers and regulatory bodies.

Why you'll love working for our client:

  • They willempower you to make decisions and own your role with the confidence that you can make an impact.
  • They believe in continually improving and embracing new ideas to stay ahead in a competitive industry.
  • They pride ourselves on doing things the right way, ensuring high standards in everything they do.


What you'll be doing:

  • Ensure the efficient execution of production schedules, staffing levels, materials, and machinery are all aligned to meet customer orders.
  • Organize and manage staffing plans to optimize production, monitor performance, and support staff development.
  • Collaborate with the Production Manager to control labour costs by managing staff rotas, holidays, and the skilled labour pool.
  • Ensure production processes comply with food safety standards and consistently deliver the highest product quality.
  • Address any issues related to processes, quality, and customer feedback, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
  • Work with our operating systems to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Control and minimize waste through effective stock rotation and monitoring of raw material usage.
  • Complete production records accurately and ensure all health and safety standards are followed.
  • Promote a positive team culture through transparent communication, conflict resolution, and handling staff performance.


What we're looking for:

  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within food manufacturing.
  • Level 3 Food Safety qualification is essential.
  • Experience with an MRP system like Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus.
  • A natural leader who is confident in decision-making, fostering teamwork, and driving efficiency.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing the highest quality products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.


Get in touch.
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Paul now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.

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.

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