Production Shift Manager

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Ballymena
Job Description:

Production Shift Manager

Our client, an established food manufacturing business, is seeking a Production Shift Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of its production operations. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team, maintain high standards of quality, food safety and health and safety, and help improve operational performance through effective monitoring and problem-solving.

Based on site in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with production teams in a hands-on operational environment. The on-site working pattern supports visible leadership and direct collaboration with colleagues.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

  • Lead and develop a production team in a hands-on management role.
  • Help improve production performance, quality and safety standards.
  • Join an established food manufacturing business in Ballymena.
  • The Role:

    * Oversee day-to-day production activity and prepare regular performance updates.* Develop team capability and address performance and attendance matters.* Maintain product quality, hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards.* Monitor inventory, waste, downtime and yield, and support process improvements.

    The Person:

    * At least three years’ recent experience in a similar role in FMCG manufacturing or production.* Strong leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.* Experience with quality or food safety requirements, health and safety compliance and Microsoft Office.* Food hygiene certification is required, or a demonstrable record of meeting quality and food safety standards.* A relevant degree, lean manufacturing experience, cheese and whey processing experience, Level 3 Food Hygiene or Level 3 HACCP would be advantageous.

    The Rewards:

    * Salary of £48,000 to £50,000.* On-site role based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

    Next Steps

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    Posted: November 10th, 2026