Food Production Manager – Co. Wexford
Excel Recruitment is delighted to recruit a Food Production Manager on behalf of our client, a leading food retail business in Co. Wexford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead a busy food production team, ensuring the highest standards in quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Salary: €50k – €55k
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee daily food production operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards
2. Lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets and KPIs
3. Drive innovation by developing and improving new and existing product lines
4. Manage production planning, staff rosters, and resource allocation for peak periods
5. Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials
6. Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety practices across the facility
7. Monitor costs, margins, and product performance to ensure profitability
8. Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure high performance and skill development
Requirements:
9. Minimum 3 years' experience in a food production or manufacturing management role
10. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and quality control standards
11. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
12. Proven ability to manage teams, delegate tasks, and deliver results under pressure
13. Experience with production planning, cost control, and supplier management
14. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive efficiency and growth
15. Passion for food innovation and maintaining high standards of quality