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Production Manager (FMCG)

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Production Manager (FMCG)
Newry, Ireland
£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits
Are you a Production Manager or similar, wanting to make the move to the idyllic countryside of Ireland, coming from a background within an FMCG environment, holding strong people management capabilities alongside strong planning skills, looking to join a rapidly growing seafood business, quickly making a name for themselves within the FMCG industry?
Do you want to become a key member in a team of sector specialists, joining a highly ambitious company offering both training and development opportunities, recognised for their premium quality workmanship in every product they produce?
On offer for the successful Production Manager or similar is the opportunity to take on an autonomous role, with complete ownership and oversight of both the production team and line, with direct access to the Managing Director. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a rapidly growing business operating out of one of the most idyllic towns in Ireland, immersing yourself in the beautiful environments of both Irelands countryside and harbour on a day-to-day basis.
In this role, the successful Production Manager will either need to reliably commute, or relocate to Newry, specifically, closer to the harbour. You will be responsible for the oversight and ownership of the full production lifecycle, and most specifically, its operatives, working from an impressive facility in the heart of the Irish countryside with a daily view of the harbourside. In addition, you will be responsible for both production, forward and workflow planning. On top of this, you will be responsible for KPI tracking and management, alongside providing accurate production reports. Finally, you will be responsible for staff leadership, task dictation, floor operations, and factory management.
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The ideal Production Manager or similar will want to make the move to the idyllic countryside of Ireland. You will come from a background within FMCG Production, with a knowledge of HACCP. In addition, you will also have strong people management skills, with prior practical experience within a Production Manager position or a related role. On top of this, you will have strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills, with the ability to work well both as part of a team and autonomously. Finally, you will have not only strong leadership capabilities, but also strong planning abilities.
The Role:
- Production, forward and workflow planning alongside KPI tracking
- Staff leadership, task dictation, floor operations, and factory management
- Oversight and ownership of the full production lifecycle


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The Person:
- Background within FMCG Production, with a knowledge of HACCP
- Strong leadership capabilities, and strong planning abilities
- Strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills, with the ability to work well in a team and autonomously
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Keywords: Production, Manager, Production Manager, Staff Management, People Management, Production Planning, Forward Planning, Workflow Planning, KPI Tracking, KPI Management, Leadership, FMCG, HACCP, Seafood, Newry Ireland
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