Overview

Our client is seeking a Production/Operations Manager to support the management of our manufacturing facility, based in County Mayo, Ireland.

As a member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Managing Director and department heads to ensure the efficient running of our operations and lead the development of the company’s infrastructure and staff in a wide-ranging role that will involve a variety of activities across the company.

Position Description & Responsibilities:

• To oversee the entire factory in terms of staff and material production processes to drive performance and efficiency in line with business objectives and goals.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director and be accountable for the following key areas:
• Manage, supervise, and control production, timely consistent targets and increasing productivity.
• Plan and organize build and lead time schedules. Focus on reducing lead times.
• Oversee the complete production process, quality control, staff, materials, and equipment.
• Routine, preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment and facilities.
• Budgeting, cost management and control.
• Implement and manage lean manufacturing along with operational standard procedures.
• Lead health, safety & environmental compliance, ensuring a safe working facility & site.
• Recruitment, training, staff mentoring, development and leadership.
• Ability to produce reports, monitor progress and analyze production data. Forecast v’s actual.
• Scaling up the production facility, its output and operation as future growth levels of demand.
• Identify and overcome bottlenecks and production constraints.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar management role in the engineering sector.
• 10+ years’ experience in production/manufacturing or closely related industry.
• Knowledge of business and management – Budgeting, planning, Lean production, resources & HR.
• Planning, organization, and project management skills to be able run and monitor the production process.
• Attention to detail and priorities, high standards, results-focused and ensuring consistent quality.
• Technically-minded with a mechanical aptitude for problem-solving and improvements.
• Able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting demanding and changing deadlines.
• Motivating staff and others to meet timelines and deadlines.
• A leader, team player and builder, decision maker with clear communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Organized and efficient, leading by example & create accountability within the workforce.
• Third level qualification in a related field.
• IT literate and numeric.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for a candidate who wishes to be part of a dynamic, innovative and developing international company

For more information Contact David on 0879221136

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