Production Manager Location: Ballymena Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Day Shift Are you an experienced people leader from a food production background ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Production Manager to join their Ballymena team on a 4 on / 4 off day shift rota. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all production activity on site, driving performance, efficiency, and quality while ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement across your team. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of production activity, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency targets are achieved. Manage and motivate your team, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Optimise plant performance by ensuring all equipment is operated, maintained, and cleaned effectively to minimise downtime. Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety standards. Oversee production scheduling, ensuring adherence to targets and smooth shift handovers. Identify process improvements using Lean or CI methodologies to enhance yield and reduce waste. Manage team performance, including training, development, and performance reviews. Collaborate with other departments and senior management to deliver site performance goals. About You Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within food manufacturing (essential). Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams. Excellent understanding of quality, food safety, and health & safety standards. Experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives. Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and communication skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary £50,000 - £55,000 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern Opportunities for professional development and career growth Supportive working culture focused on excellence, safety, and teamwork Comprehensive company benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Production Shift Manager seeking to join a progressive and people-focused business with a strong reputation in the food manufacturing industry. For more information or to apply, please reach out to at VANRATH. INDKY Skills: PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING FOOD FMCG MANAGER SUPERVISOR LEAN Benefits: Package