Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Manager will optimise the resources of the Packaging area to achieve the required levels of output, efficiency, safety, team engagement and cGMP compliance. Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to: Achieving the targeted outputs and Performance metrics assigned each year to the area through a 6D approach: Manage, develop and mentor Packaging teams with a focus on team engagement Planning and coordination of personnel and equipment to ensure on time delivery of the product. Support and drive a safety mindset and culture in the department. Driving Process Improvements to maximise efficiencies and minimise losses to support cost targets. Support a quality culture in the Packaging area, ensure our processes and documentation are to the highest GMP standard maintaining a focus on RFT. Support the site CSR strategy. Support the Supervisors in the management of all staff in the Packaging department. Ensuring appropriate written or electronic instructions, operating procedures, manufacturing instructions, logbooks and maintenance records are approved, present and implemented in all relevant areas of operations within the Production area of responsibility. Deploy and sustain OPEX objectives within the Department. Undertake projects as required. The candidate must have at least 5 years hands-on Supervisory/Management Production experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and ideally have a third level qualification in an appropriate discipline (Engineering, Life Science etc). The successful candidate will be expected to be a strong communicator, proactive and have excellent leadership skills. They must demonstrate proven problem-solving capabilities regarding planning, personnel and machines capacities and it is essential they demonstrate a performance mindset. Strong organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills and an ability to achieve objectives in a team-based environment are essential. Skills: Leadership Engagement Performance Safety Benefits: VHI Pension Parking Flexitime