Due to rapid business growth and increasing sales demand, my client, a leading Irish manufacturer of premium pet nutrition products supplying major retail partners across Ireland, Europe, and the USA, is seeking a high-calibre Production Manager.
This pivotal role is responsible for delivering the daily production plan safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities: Operational Excellence: Execute the daily production plan to ensure service levels and schedule adherence are consistently met.
Performance Leadership: Own production KPIsincluding Yield, OEE, Waste, and Throughputand drive continuous improvement initiatives.
EHS & Compliance: Lead on-floor EHS execution, conducting risk assessments and safety audits to maintain a best-in-class safety culture.
Engineering Liaison: Collaborate with Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and manage robust preventive maintenance schedules.
People Management: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing production team, fostering engagement and operational excellence.
The Ideal Candidate: Experience: 37+ years in Production or Senior Shift Management within a food manufacturing environment.
Compliance: Demonstrated success in highly structured, audited settings (e.g., BRCGS).
Skills: Strong operational execution in labour planning and downtime reduction, with a proactive and visible leadership style.
Education: Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Engineering, or Manufacturing preferred.
Transport: Due to location of the site, access to a car and a full driving license would be a requirement.
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