Production Manager, Galway

About the Role The Production Manager is responsible for planning deliveries versus forecast and managing daily manufacturing operations to ensure on‑time delivery with continuously improving yield and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Manage a dynamic system of risk assessment to provide a safe work environment for internal and external stakeholders.

Equipment and Maintenance

Optimize machine and process production output.

Coordinate maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability and reliability.

Manage preventive and corrective maintenance planning.

Team Management

Lead and manage production teams, including supervisors and operators. Set performance objectives and conduct performance reviews.

Identify and manage training needs and support employee development initiatives, including multi‑skills and operational flexibility.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Production Planning and Execution

Maintain production plans in line with sales forecasts, raw material delivery, and operational objectives.

Manage and monitor daily and weekly production schedules. Optimize utilization of employee resources, equipment, and materials to meet objectives.

Oversee stock counting.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Track and analyze operational KPIs such as yield, performance, MTTF, quality, OEE, and OTD.

Prepare regular production reports for management and operational reviews. Ensure timely and accurate communication of operational performance and issues.

Process Execution and Operational Interface

Ensure manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with processes and standards defined in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering and industrialization teams.

Interface with Quality teams to ensure proper analysis of defects and act on root causes to maintain quality objectives.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, supply chain, QHSE, IT, and Physical security teams to ensure smooth operations and standards compliance.

Support alignment between production capabilities and business requirements.

About You Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, operations management, or a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role. Analysis and implementation of lean improvement. Active participation in a continuous improvement scheme.

Skills and Competencies: Lead by example attitude with hands‑on leadership and team management skills. Ability to operate within a matrix organization and collaborate with global stakeholders. Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes in a secure environment. Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on operationalperformance. Knowledge in ERP (preferably MS Dynamics) and production reporting tools. Synthesis and organizational skills.

Working Conditions: Regular presence on the production floor. Flexibility in working hours based on operational needs and shift organization.

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