Chief Production Officer

3 days ago

Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland beBeeProductivity Full time €45,000 - €55,000
Production Management Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Production Manager to join our team in the Thermoforming Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience in management and manufacturing, with knowledge of thermoforming, plastics or packaging being advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about quality, innovation and sustainability.

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all resources (staff & production) within the Thermoforming Department.

You will ensure the quality of the product produced, service delivery is at the required standard and working within the Company's accredited standards and health and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring optimum use of available resources (labor, material, and equipment) to achieve the output for each shift, in line with the company production plan.
  • Identifying positive and negative variances from the production plan and taking action to correct any shortfalls within production.
  • Ensuring that adequate information on the output of each shift is recorded to enable production planning to take the latest information into account for performance analysis.
  • Controlling costs within levels laid down by the Operations Manager.
  • Initiating corrective action within the Management Team through the daily meetings within all Departments.

In addition, you will:

  • Manage departmental budget spend by tracking staff overtime spend, machinery costs etc.
  • Create operation review reports as required covering the metrics relating to Thermoforming manufacturing.
  • Conduct regular checks to maintain the required quality levels investigating deficiencies and taking corrective action.
  • Ensure all Company hygiene regulations and procedures are followed and adhered to.
  • Supervise departmental clean-ups as per procedure on rotational basis.
  • Ensure all areas are working to the Company 'Clean-as-you-go' Policy.
  • Abide by the company's environmental and quality management procedures.

A strong understanding of the following skills and qualifications is essential:

  • Leadership and management expertise.
  • Manufacturing and production experience.
  • Knowledge of thermoforming, plastics or packaging.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and lead by example.

Benefits of this role include:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to the growth and success of the business.

At Novolex, we value our employees and strive to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Life assurance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • On-site parking.
  • Mental health first aider on-site.

If you are a motivated and experienced Production Manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Operations/Management
Industries
  • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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