Manufacturing Manager

VANRATH is proud to be working with a renowned global manufacturer in their search for a Production Area Manager to join their expanding production team.

This will be based in the Company's site in Dungannon - Permanent Role - Monday - Friday

Salary:

Fully Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits Package - Yearly Salary Reviews - Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

The Role:

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Lead best practices through lean manufacturing
• Provide strong leadership across teams to ensure process adherence and performance management.
• Oversee daily production flow to meet delivery targets using level pull.
• Control production costs and support budget planning.
• Deliver zero-defect, customer-ready quality to internal and external clients.
• Maintain and improve lean manufacturing processes.
• Implement and coach Business System tools.
• Manage SWIP and inventory through cycle checks and reporting.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and machinery using TPM.
• Drive results with energy and commitment.
• Apply and coach lean tools: Flow, TAKT, JIT, CI, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Kanban, PFEP.

The Ideal Person:

• Ideally you should have previous production supervision experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Applicants should demonstrate previous manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing systems experience.
• A practical understanding of lean manufacturing is also required.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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I worked closely with Sean, who was outstanding throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to ensure that the role I secured was not just suitable, but an excellent fit. The efficiency of the process was remarkable-within only a couple of weeks of submitting my CV, I was already reviewing and signing a contract. I'm extremely grateful for the dedication, commitment, and hard work shown by Sean and the wider VANRATH team. Thank you to everyone involved for making the experience so smooth and successful.

I would have no hesitation in recommending VANRATH as a recruitment partner. My experience working with Adrian Harrison was particularly positive. Adrian took significant time to fully understand what I was looking for in my next career move, ensuring that my expectations, priorities, and long-term goals were clearly defined. He actively explored the market on my behalf, identifying roles and organisations that genuinely matched what I was seeking.

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