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.