Assistant Production Manager

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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