Assistant Production Manager
- Cookstown, Co Tyrone
- £35,000-40,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
Co. Antrim
Salary: Competitive + BenefitsAn established and well-invested food manufacturing business in Co. Antrim is currently recruiting for an Assistant Production Manager to support operations across their production departments. This is a key role within the production leadership team, offering exposure to a complex, high-performing site with strong development opportunities.Why apply?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable production professional to take the next step in their leadership career within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. It is suited to someone who thrives on the factory floor, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality resultsInsight into your day to day:
You will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure daily output, quality, compliance, and team performance targets are consistently met - with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Support the day-to-day running of Cheese or Whey production, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Maintain a strong safety culture on site, ensuring adherence to health & safety and environmental compliance.
- Drive product quality and process consistency through effective GMP practices and team supervision.
- Play a hands-on role in leading, mentoring, and developing production operators and team leaders.
- Support performance management, attendance, training, and communication across your team.
- Ensure SOPs are understood, trained, and consistently followed across shifts.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to optimise production performance.
- Prepare daily/weekly performance updates, reporting on KPIs, trends, and improvement areas.
- Contribute to key site projects, including process improvement, lean initiatives, and capital investments.
Essential:
- A relevant degree (preferably in Food Technology or a related science-based field).
- Minimum 2 years' supervisory or management experience within a food, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Confident communicator, capable of engaging with cross-functional teams and driving accountability.
- Comfortable using MS Office and digital production tools for reporting and analysis.
- Background in FMCG, dairy, or pharmaceutical production.
- Familiar with SCADA systems or similar plant automation tools.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement tools such as RCA, 5 Whys, or Standard Work.
To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Paul Muir on 02890 313720 or apply via the link.PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES.