Excel Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and award-winning manufacturer and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Manager for a highly successful operation in Westport, Co.Mayo.
This is a hands-on management role suited to an experienced production professional who can lead from the front, optimise workflows, and ensure consistently high standards of quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
Reporting to senior management, the Production Manager will take ownership of daily production operations, team performance, and output quality within the embroidery and garment decoration function. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, cost control, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise, motivate, and develop a skilled production team to achieve daily and weekly production targets
2. Plan, coordinate, and oversee embroidery and logo printing operations to ensure efficient workflow and optimal machine utilisation
3. Ensure all customer orders meet strict quality, branding, and specification standards
4. Monitor productivity, labour efficiency, and departmental KPIs, reporting performance and issues to senior management
5. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve turnaround times
6. Oversee machine maintenance schedules, consumables usage, and supplier coordination
7. Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant production environment
8. Act as the key point of escalation for production issues, troubleshooting technical and operational challenges as they arise
Requirements
9. Minimum 3-5 years' experience in embroidery, logo printing, garment decoration, or a similar production environment
10. Proven experience in a production supervisory or management role.
11. Strong technical understanding of embroidery and print machinery, materials, and production processes would be ideal.
12. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and meet tight deadlines
13. Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
14. Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing setting
What You Will Receive
15. Competitive salary package
16. Contributory pension scheme
17. Opportunity to join a highly respected, award-winning organisation with long-term career progression
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