Production Manager - Craigavon | Lead safe, efficient and high-quality productionReady to step into a role where your leadership directly shapes production performance, food safety and continuous improvement? As Production Manager in Craigavon, you'll lead manufacturing activities to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.Salary / Benefits£50,000 per annum29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)Company pension schemeLife assurance coverEmployee discount schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMonday-Friday working pattern40 hours per weekAbout your next employerYou'll join a business with a strong food manufacturing focus, delivering consistently across batch production with a multi-temperature approach. This is a role for a hands-on leader who wants to drive operational excellence, strengthen standards and improve day-to-day performance.About youYou'll bring:Proven experience as a Production Manager within food manufacturingStrong understanding of batch manufacturing processesEffective people leadership, including coaching and developing supervisors and teamsKnowledge of HACCP, BRCGS and relevant food safety/quality standardsExperience managing production KPIs and driving corrective actionsStrong organisational and problem-solving abilityGood communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems, with ERP/manufacturing system experienceNice to Have SkillsExperience within chilled, frozen or ambient food production environmentsIOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualificationLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualificationPreferred Education and ExperienceStrong background in food manufacturing leadership, with significant Production Management experience and practical knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP/BRCGS).What you'll doPlan, organise and oversee daily production to meet customer demand, quality, safety and cost targetsMonitor production performance and implement corrective actions to reduce waste, downtime and lossesLead, motivate and develop supervisors and production teams, strengthening accountability and continuous improvementPartner with Quality/Technical to investigate and resolve quality issues and customer complaintsSupport compliance across allergen controls, traceability and cleaning proceduresDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and problem-solving techniques, using KPI data to track progressIf you're an operations-focused leader with a passion for quality and continuous improvement, apply now and take the next step as Production Manager in Craigavon.For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much moreBenefits:+ Competitive BenefitsWHJS1_NI