Production Manager

Production Manager Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. Salary: £42,000-£50,000 per year, depending on experience and management capability Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Kilkeel, County Down Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift, with some weekend availability required Lead. Improve. Deliver. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a growing food manufacturing and seafood processing operation in Kilkeel. We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on and commercially minded Production Manager to take ownership of the production operation, lead and develop a team, and drive improvements across the plant. The business processes both cooked and raw seafood products for customers worldwide and is continuing to grow. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional to play a key role in that growth and make a genuine impact on the operation.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the production plant, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. You will take ownership of production planning, scheduling, workflow, people management and operational performance, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and processes. Working closely with other areas of the business, you will help ensure the plant operates safely, efficiently and effectively, while supporting the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of the production plant. Develop and manage production plans and schedules. Coordinate production workflow across multiple products. Ensure products are manufactured on time and to the required quality standards. Monitor production output, productivity and key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead, motivate and develop production employees. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective resource allocation. Monitor inventory and production requirements to support efficient operations. Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures. Ensure compliance with food safety and industry standards. Apply and maintain HACCP principles throughout production. Identify production issues and implement effective solutions. xwwtmva Drive continuous improvement across processes, productivity and efficiency. Work collaboratively with other departments to improve workflow an...