Food Production Supervisor

Location Athenry
Discipline: Building / Architectural Products
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive
Contact name: Clodagh Smithers

Contact email: clodagh@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5163-1
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-03-20
Role:  Food Production Supervisor
Location:  Athenry, Co. Galway
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Food Production Supervisor to join our client’s growing team based near Athenry, Co. Galway. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor in the Food Industry to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
 

Your new role includes:
  • Managing and coordinating the production team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Developing and implementing production schedules and adjusting resources to meet daily requirements.
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.
  • Being Responsible for leading, coaching and supporting production teams
  • Reporting regularly to management, generating production reports and metrics.
  • Liaising with all departments in the factory to ensure smooth operations.
Experience you need:
  • Previous 3-5 years’ experience as Production Manager in the food or FMGG industry.
  • Experience with production planning and reporting tools.
  • Strong previous knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety Standards.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing desirable
  • Qualification in Food Science, Engineering or Operations Management desirable.
What’s next:
  • Apply Now to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
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