About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our dynamic team at a leading chilled food manufacturer based in County Tipperary. As a Production Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the production process, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining the highest quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Management: Plan, organise, and oversee day-to-day production activities to meet customer demands, ensuring the efficient use of resources and adherence to production schedules.
* Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of production staff, ensuring clear communication of objectives, maintaining high morale, and delivering strong team performance.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet company quality standards and customer specifications, working closely with the Quality and Technical teams.
* Health & Safety: Promote a strong health and safety culture across the production floor, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
* KPI Management: Monitor key performance indicators, ensuring production targets are met and taking corrective actions where necessary.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with other departments such as NPD, Technical, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth operations and successful product launches.
* Budget Control: Assist in managing production budgets, controlling costs, and delivering on financial targets.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience: Proven experience as a Production Manager, ideally within the food manufacturing sector.
* Leadership skills: Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
* Health and safety knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety standards and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, BRC).
* Problem-solving skills: Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Communication skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Why Join?
Opportunity to work with a leading name in the chilled food manufacturing sector, collaborative and supportive work environment, competitive salary package with excellent career progression opportunities.