Job Reference 18463
Job type Permanent
Location Co. Laois
Salary € 40,000-60,000

The Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company operating within a fast-paced production environment, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality standards, and productivity targets are consistently achieved. This role requires a strong leader with experience managing teams within a manufacturing environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Salary up to €60,000

Monday - Friday, no weekends

Flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all day-to-day production activities
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve operational targets
• Ensure production schedules are met in line with customer and business requirements
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to maximise efficiency and reduce downtime
• Ensure adherence to health & safety, quality, and company procedures
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production function
• Manage staffing levels, training, and performance management processes
• Support lean manufacturing and process improvement activities

The Person

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced production setting
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies desirable

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious production professional to join a growing and dynamic manufacturing business.

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