Senior Production Manager/Trainee Operations Manager County Down Vickerstock are partnering an established and growing food production business who are seeking to appoint an ambitious Senior Production Manager/Trainee Operations Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career in operations management within a fast-paced food production environment. Working closely with senior management, you will gain exposure to all aspects of production, packing, quality, compliance and people management, with a structured pathway towards increased operational responsibility. This role has been designed to develop future operational leaders. You will work alongside experienced managers to gain a detailed understanding of production processes, customer requirements and operational excellence while building the leadership skills required to progress within the business. What's on offer Salary: negotiable depending on experience Day shift working pattern, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm, every other Sat 7.00am-11.15am (1/2 day off in lieu) A structured development opportunity within a growing business Direct exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making Long-term career progression opportunities Hands-on experience across production, quality, compliance and people management The opportunity to develop into a future operational leadership position Your day to day Develop a comprehensive understanding of production and packing operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment Support the day-to-day running of the facility, ensuring production plans are delivered efficiently and effectively Monitor operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality and output Promote high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and operational best practice across the site Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation to meet changing production demands Help ensure compliance with food safety, customer, audit and industry standards at all times Maintain accurate production, quality and operational records to support compliance and traceability requirements Support the safe operation of equipment, reporting maintenance issues and helping minimise downtime Work closely with Supervisors, Team Leaders and Management to deliver daily operational objectives Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste and improving overall site performance Your essential ingredients: Previous experience leading teams within a fast-paced production environment Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive attitude and willingness to learn Commercial awareness and an interest in food production, agriculture or manufacturing The ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business Access to your own transport and availability to commence work from 6:30am And even better if you have (although not a deal breaker): Qualification in Agriculture, Food Production, Operations Management or a related discipline Level 3 Food Hygiene/Health & Safety qualification Forklift licence Experience within agricultural operations, farm management or food production environments Knowledge of food safety systems, industry accreditation standards including BRC and Red Tractor Forklift licence Your next step... To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T If this opportunity doesn't quite hit the mark, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES. Skills: Production Manager Operations Manager Food Safety Production Planning People Management
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