Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Banbridge | £50-60k (DOE) An ambitious and rapidly growing food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead bakery operations across two sites. With a major site expansion planned in the next year, this is an exciting time to join a company in the middle of a significant growth journey. We're looking for someone with hands-on bakery or food production experience, who has successfully guided a business through scaling from a smaller operation to a large-scale, high-volume manufacturer. If you're passionate about operational excellence, leading teams, and driving growth, this could be the ideal next step. The Role Oversee all bakery production operations, ensuring orders are fulfilled on time and to the highest quality. Manage daily production schedules, workflows, and resource allocation to meet demand. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of operatives and supervisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC). Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and minimise waste. Collaborate closely with supply chain, planning, and technical teams to ensure smooth operations. Promote and enforce a strong health & safety culture across the sites. What We're Looking For Ideally, someone with baking experience but not essential Proven track record in a production management role within the food manufacturing sector. Background as a baker or in bakery production is highly desirable. Experience successfully scaling a food production operation during a growth phase. Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, compliance, and operational best practice. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. Why Join Us? Competitive salary in the £50-60k range (DOE). Exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a business experiencing major growth. Supportive, down-to-earth team culture. Chance to influence strategy and shape the future of operations. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise can directly shape the future of a thriving food business, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to for a confidential chat about the role. INDKY Skills: PRODUCTION MANAGER FOOD BAKER SUPERVISOR MANUFACTURING FMCG Benefits: Package