Business Unit Manager

Company: VickerStock
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Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

Production Manager£50k – £60k + bonus and car allowanceBelfast

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading Manufacturing company based in Belfast to recruit a Production Manager. Our client manufactures a range of products into the building/construction sector.

This is a full-time permanent role within their Production/Manufacturing department, your primary focus will be to ensure the maximum output and quality while maintaining a quality focused culture among employees.

As a Production Manager your main duties will be;

  • Achieving production plan/targets on a continuous base and hold daily production meetings and work closely with planner/
  • Prioritise work as changes occur throughout the week.
  • Record accurate production and scrap figures.
  • Liaise with Quality department staff to ensure our own and customer standards are realised.
  • Ensure all relevant documentation is filled out as per company procedures.
  • Maintain and promote high standards of housekeeping.
  • Responsible for the safety and training of all staff within the department.
  • Ensure all health and safety documentation is in place and being used and recorded VP field.
  • Reduce reject production levels and identify problematic processes.
  • Record and report any process issues/changes that may arise.
  • Ensure all materials/consumables required for production are in place and downtime is not caused as a result of absent materials or shortfalls.
  • Increase productivity through continuous improvement and lean techniques.
  • Set up clear process lines for product types.
  • Ensure weekly KPI’s are completed and analyse them with your team on a weekly basis, report to Directors on same.
  • Communicate to clients on late deliveries and mitigation strategy.

As a Production Manager ideally you will have;

  • Proven successful experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing tools.
  • A good understanding of materials management.
  • Strong IT skills.

To be considered for this vacancy, please apply and get in touch with Michael Irwin today for a confidential conversation.

Skills:production manager business unit manager manufacturing engineering

Benefits:car allowance

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Posted: May 28th, 2026