Production & Operations Manager- Co. Clare Excellent opportunity for a Production & Operations Manager to join a thriving & innovative company in Co. Clare. The Production & Operations Manager will lead and optimise all production, operations, and process engineering activities to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing. The role oversees CNC machining operations, drives Lean transformation, supports Industry 4.0 adoption, and actively manages HR-related matters within the production team. The successful candidate will be highly analytical and an excellent problem solver, using data-driven approaches to deliver continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage, and oversee daily production operations to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets. Develop and execute production schedules, resource planning ensuring resources are optimised. Monitor and analyse performance metrics (eg scrap, downtime) to identify improvement opportunities. Oversee process engineering activities, including workflow optimisation and SOP development. Implement solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and enhance process capability. Oversee CNC programming, tooling strategy, machine capability studies, and optimisation. Troubleshoot CNC issues using technical and analytical reasoning. Identify opportunities to integrate robotics and automation into CNC workflows and oversee commissioning, programming, and optimisation of robotic and automated systems Manage raw material, work-in-progress, and finished product stock levels. Ensure warehousing and dispatch systems run efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively. Lead and coach teams in Lean tools such as VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and visual management. Drive standardisation across processes and ensure continuous optimisation. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Lead, coach, and develop production teams & conduct performance reviews Manage HR within team including recruitment, training, attendance, disciplinary matters, and policy compliance Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and problem solving. Key Requirements: Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (preferred). Minimum 8 years in production/operations management ideally within CNC or high-tech manufacturing. Hands-on experience with CNC machining and programming (SolidWorks or similar). Excellent problem-solving ability, capable of diagnosing complex production and engineering issues. Experience implementing Lean/continuous improvement systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. Knowledge and experience of robotics integration. Strong IT skills with ERP, CAD/CAM software, and data analytics Excellent people management and HR compliance skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills Excellent Organisational and Time-Management skills. Strong Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail. For further information please contact Loretta Flynn Skills: Production Manager operations manager CNC lean industry 4.0 mechanical engineer