Production Manager
Dungannon
£45,000
Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00 pm and 8.00 am- 2.30 pm on Friday
Vickerstock are proud to be partnering with a global manufacturer who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager. This is a great chance for a driven, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
The Role
As Production Supervisor, you will take ownership of day-to-day production activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role will suit someone who enjoys being on the floor, coaching teams, and creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Ensure full compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations across the company.
2. Champion and embed best-practice business processes using lean manufacturing principles
3. Provide effective leadership to Group Leaders, Production Supervisors, Managers, and Team Members to ensure adherence to all processes and standards.
4. Oversee and control day-to-day production flow to ensure on-time delivery through level pull systems.
5. Manage production costs within budget and support the development of departmental budgets.
6. Ensure delivery of customer-ready, zero-defect quality to both internal and external customers.
7. Maintain and continuously improve existing lean manufacturing processes.
8. Manage and control Standard Work in Process (SWIP) throughout the operation.
9. Monitor and control inventory through ongoing cycle checks and accurate reporting.
10. Ensure engineering items, equipment, and machinery are properly maintained using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
11. Apply and coach core lean principles including Flow, Level Pull, TAKT adherence, JIT, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Visual Management, and Synchronous Material Flow systems (PFEP, Kanban).
What You'll Bring
12. Previous experience in a production supervision role within a manufacturing environment.
13. Background in manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing systems.
14. Strong, practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
15. A proven track record in promoting efficiency, continuous improvement, and business process excellence.
16. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire a "One Team" mindset.
To be considered for this position, please APPLY and contact us today for a confidential discussion!