Trainee Assistant Production Manager

Overview

Linwoods is recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, they are seeking a motivated and well-organised Trainee Assistant Production Manager to support the day-to-day running of our factory.

• Monday to Friday (Full-Time-10.00pm-18.00pm)

The position is based at our production site in Armagh city at Hamiltonsbawn Industrial estate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to develop their career in production management. You will gain hands-on experience in production planning, people management, quality, stock control, health and safety, continuous improvement, ERP systems and production administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the factory.
• Organise production staff and resources to ensure production requirements are met.
• Learn to use and work confidently with the company’s ERP/Quality system.
• Use the ERP/Quality system to accurately record production activity, intakes, traceability information and production outputs.
• Work closely with the Quality department on testing, product quality and other relevant matters.
• Assist with continuous improvement and lean management initiatives.
• Ensure operatives complete all required paperwork and routine checks accurately.
•  Identify, report and help resolve discrepancies within production processes and system records.
• Support operatives with all system queries
• Check that all processes and records are accurate before signing off production and posting outputs.
• Assist with staff training, development and day-to-day people-management activities.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of health, safety, quality and hygiene throughout the factory.

About You

You will be organised, reliable and keen to develop a career in production management. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced food-production environment, communicating effectively with colleagues across production, quality and maintenance team, and using computer-based systems.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in food, production or other related subject
• Previous experience working in a food-production environment.
• Experience at a minimum supervisory level within a production setting.
• Some experience of supervising, supporting and managing people.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• A commitment to high standards of health and safety, quality and traceability.
• Confidence using computer-based systems and completing accurate production records.
• Experience using an ERP or production-management system would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holidays (additional days awarded for long service)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Training and Personal development opportunities
• Discretionary team Bonus
• Long service award
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite parking
• Team well-being initiatives

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.