head of production

Principal Connections - executive search has been retained to recruit for the key post of Head of Production on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing organisation in Connacht. THE POSITION Reporting to the Senior Production Director, the Head of Production will provide strategic leadership to a critical production unit within the company's global supply chain. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that objectives relating to People, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost are consistently achieved, while maintaining close alignment with the site's strategic goals, behavioural standards, and corporate values. The remit will also include the implementation of Lean practices and the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across production. In addition, the role carries responsibility for financial and budgetary management and for embedding quality and customer satisfaction as core principles in all departmental activities. This is both a strategic and operational position, leading and developing site production to deliver on the business plan and budgets. The postholder will also play a central role in managing cross-functional relationships with Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology, ensuring collaboration and excellence across the site. As the organisation continues to expand production to meet increasing customer demand, this role will be pivotal to operational success. REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate will be third-level qualified, with a proven record of achievement in a comparable senior-level role, ideally within the manufacturing sector. Commercially astute and results-driven, they will possess the presence and gravitas to embody the organisation's values, together with strong team leadership capability and strategic vision. They will also demonstrate the ability to engage, influence, and build credibility at all levels of the organisation. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae by email to Principal Connections via the online 'Apply Option' available in strictest confidence, for the immediate attention of: Darren McCabe, Partner. For a confidential discussion please contact Darren McCabe, Partner on . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. Only applications submitted through the available online application options or via the email address provided where a print advertisement will be considered. Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process. By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term's & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our website. ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS Principal Connections is a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm serving organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We are also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (Est. 1984), independently ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55+ offices, 30+ countries, 250+ consultants). Visit our other Live Assignments Skills: Head of Production Senior Production Manager Production Manager Head of Operations Senior Operations Manager