Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager
Location: Belfast
Salary: £35k+ rising to approximately £45k (linked to training and performance)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

MCS Group is delighted to partner with a long-established, family-run food manufacturer based in Belfast to recruit an Assistant Production Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a company that combines tradition with innovation, offering exceptional career progression and professional development within the food production sector.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assistant Production Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a busy mill and production facility. You'll support daily production activities, help manage teams, and uphold the highest standards of health and safety, quality, and food hygiene.

As part of this role, you will also be trained as a Miller, with the opportunity to attend specialised training abroad once per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in planning and scheduling daily production activities.
• Ensure finished products meet company quality, food safety, and specification standards.
• Oversee and support production teams including operators, hygiene, and warehouse staff.
• Work closely with maintenance and quality teams to minimise downtime and ensure continuous improvement.
• Assist with performance monitoring, stock control, and production reporting.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of health, safety, and food quality compliance.
• Provide operational cover and leadership in the absence of the Production Manager.

The Person

Essential Criteria:

• Recent experience in food manufacturing or production.
• Level 3 qualification (e.g., Degree/HND in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline).
• At least 1 year's experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• IT literate (MS Office proficiency).
• Physically fit and able to pass routine health checks.
• Willingness to undertake training, including professional milling exams.
• Eligible to work in the UK and open to occasional travel for training.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment with knowledge of HACCP, BRC, or GMP standards.
• 3+ years in a production or team leadership role.

The Rewards

• Starting salary of £35,000 rising to £45,000 with training and performance progression.
• Company pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Secure onsite parking.
• Mentoring and full training support to become a qualified Miller.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and stable company with a strong focus on employee development and product excellence.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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