Production Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to oversee our production unit in Longford.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, data analysis, and team leadership. They will be responsible for managing a team of 30-40 individuals, including direct supervision of Team Leaders.
The successful candidate will own the entire Production Process within the business, working closely with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Manage and Evaluate the entire Production Process
* Oversee batch processing activities efficiently to ensure on-time delivery to customer order due date and manage customer expedites through the process.
* Develop and promote a Continuous Improvement work environment.
* Contribute to Demand Forecasting, Production Planning and Budgeting
* Lead and Monitor Quality to ensure we continually meet Customer Expectations
* Monitoring and enhancing supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and on-time delivery of materials.
* Leading process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and drive continuous efficiency gains.
* Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
* Ensure production processes comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
* Manage and develop a skilled production team, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve KPI's with production goals.
* Monitor and address any deviations from quality standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
* 3+ years of production management experience
* Strong organisational, managerial, and inter-personal skills
* Experience of bespoke manufacturing processes
* Keen attention to detail
* Ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal with a proficiency in Excel and wider Office Suite required