Production Manager New

4 weeks ago

Ennis, Clare, Ireland CPL Full time
On behalf of our Life Science Client in Co Clare, we are currently looking to source a Production Manager to join their Team working straight days.

The Production Manager will work closely with Planning, Facilities, Quality, and Continuous Improvement functions to better processes leading to greater production efficiencies to support leading medical devices and diagnostic clients globally. The role also involves close collaboration with US-based sites, requiring the candidate to effectively align production activities, share best practices, and support a unified, cross-functional global operations strategy.

Key Responsibilities of the Role include:

Operational Leadership

- Manage and adjust production schedules to meet customer orders and inventory targets.
- Balance demand, capacity, and resources to optimize output and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics to ensure material availability.
- Lead multiple manufacturing teams, including Team Leaders and Cell Coordinators.
- Monitor daily operations, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure adherence to plans.

People & Performance Management

- Provide clear direction, coaching, and development for production teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
- Lead regular team briefings and maintain strong floor presence.
- Develop cross-training plans to maximize team flexibility and responsiveness.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Champion a quality-first mindset across operations.
- Ensure products meet all specifications and compliance standards.
- Lead root cause investigations, CAPA resolution, and quality system improvements.
- Drive efficiency and waste reduction initiatives using Lean methodologies.
- Partner with Quality, Procurement, and Facilities teams for cross-functional improvements.

Safety & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.

Cost & KPI Management

- Manage labour and material costs within budget.
- Track and report key metrics: productivity, yield, downtime, and quality.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising standards.
- Oversee administration: KPIs, time & attendance, holiday planning, etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education & Technical Skills

- Degree (Level 7 or higher) in Production Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Proficient in ERP/MES and production planning systems.
- Strong understanding of GMP, QMS, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, real-time production tracking systems, and process automation technologies is a plus.

Experience

- 3–4 years in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and develop talent.
- Proven success in process improvement, capacity planning, and efficiency gains.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.

If you have the above skills & experience, please contact [email protected] or tele: 087 2419644

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