Operations Supervisor
Vickerstock
Garvagh · posted 18 August 2026
Location
Garvagh, Northern Ireland
Category
Management & Operations
Operations Supervisor – Material Preparation
Garvagh | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Vickerstock are proud to be exclusively partnering with Maine Group to recruit an Operations Supervisor – Material Preparation for their growing manufacturing operation in Garvagh.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading engineering businesses, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Material Preparation department.
You'll lead a skilled team, oversee material planning and workflow, and ensure production is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards in support of major engineering projects.
The Opportunity
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Material Preparation department
- Plan and coordinate material flow to support production schedules
- Supervise and develop the material handling and preparation team
- Manage stock control, material utilisation and subcontract processing
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality and operational performance
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards throughout the department
What You'll Need
- Minimum 5 years' experience within material handling or heavy engineering manufacturing
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong understanding of production planning and workflow management
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
What's on Offer
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Join one of Northern Ireland's leading engineering manufacturers
- Work on major projects across multiple sectors
- Supportive culture with ongoing investment in people and technology