Our client, a leading healthcare/life sciences manufacturer in Ireland, are seeking to hire a Plant Manager for their Kerry site. We are delighted to partner with this manufacturing leader as they grow their team in Kerry. They are now seeking to hire a Plant Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the CEO, as Plant Manager you will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of production activities and colleagues across production lines in line with strategic KPIs. Strong experience leading diverse team in a fast-paced environment would be essential to success in this position. Key Responsibilities: Effectively lead and manage site staff, ensuring efficient daily production process. Implement production plans as set by/alongside the CEO. Develop and train production staff, consistently providing feedback on performance. Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement. Work cross functionally with departments across production, engineering, quality and sales. Ensure close attention to detail for manufacturing based on customer requirements. Key Qualifications: Strong experience in FMCG production management roles. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to hold responsibility for a full manufacturing site. Strong people management experience with the ability to manage personnel issues as necessary. Strong track record of Lean/Continuous Improvement practices. Strong awareness Health, Hygiene & Safety requirements. Ability to manage complex production processes and formulations. Relevant third level qualification. Skills: production operations production fmcg production manager lean continuous improvement