Production / Operations Manager
County Meath | Permanent | €60,000 a year
About This Role
The role
Our client is looking for a Production / Operations Manager to lead its production operation in County Meath. This is a permanent, full-time role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of production, making sure output, quality, cost and safety targets are met while building a capable and motivated team. You will plan and organise the work on the floor, solve problems as they come up and look for practical ways to improve how the operation runs. The role is based on site, Monday to Friday, and it suits someone who has already managed a production or operations function and wants to make it run better.
What you will do
Plan and schedule production so that orders are delivered on time and in full, balancing labour, materials and equipment against demand.
Lead, coach and manage supervisors and production staff, including rosters, performance reviews, training and absence.
Track key performance indicators such as output, efficiency, scrap, downtime and on-time delivery, and act on what the figures show.
Make sure the site follows health and safety legislation and company procedures, including risk assessments, safety statements and incident investigation.
Work with quality, maintenance, purchasing and logistics colleagues to fix problems quickly and prevent them happening again.
Drive continuous improvement using lean methods, standard work and root cause analysis to reduce waste and cost.
Manage the production budget and control costs for labour, materials and overtime.
Report on performance to senior management and contribute to capacity planning and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Essential
Proven experience as a production manager, operations manager or senior production supervisor in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
A track record of leading and developing teams, including handling staff issues fairly and consistently.
Sound knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace under Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Experience of production planning and scheduling, and of working to output, quality and delivery targets.
Practical experience of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing methods.
Good numeracy and confidence with production data, reports and budgets.
Clear written and spoken English and the ability to communicate well with staff at every level.
Desirable
A degree or diploma in engineering, operations management or a related subject.
A Lean Six Sigma qualification, such as Green Belt.
Experience working to quality, environmental or safety management standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.
Experience using an ERP or MRP system for planning and stock control.
A safety management qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely.
Benefits
Hours: 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, full-time
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