Production Manager, Galway

Job Purpose The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production and operational activities to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and cost targets are achieved. This role plays a critical leadership function in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the production environment. A key requirement of this role is to act as a change agent, leading transformation initiatives, embedding new ways of working, and supporting teams through change to improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets

Ensure optimal use of resources (labour, equipment, materials)

Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as required

Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Lead, coach, and develop production teams to drive high performance

Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and performance management

Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Support employee engagement and continuous development

Act as a change agent, driving and embedding continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process optimisation)

Lead and support organisational and operational change programmes

Champion a culture of innovation, adaptability, and accountability

Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements across processes

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure the successful adoption of change initiatives

Establish KPIs and monitor performance against targets

Analyse production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Drive cost control and productivity improvements

Ensure robust reporting and communication of operational performance

Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR

Ensure alignment between production operations and wider business strategy

Communicate effectively with senior management on performance, risks, and improvements

Education and Experience

Proven experience in a production/manufacturing management role

Strong leadership and people management skills

Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, successfully leading and implementing change initiatives

Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, pharma, food)

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