Production Manager - Monaghan

Food Production Manager, Monaghan

A prominent company in the FMCG sector is seeking to hire an experienced Production Manager to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated, results-oriented, and proactive individuals to lead and inspire a team of dedicated professionals within a fast-paced, Lean-driven environment.

Role Overview:
The Production Manager will support the Head of Operations in meeting the department's operational goals. This role requires driving a Lean vision and ensuring efficient production line operations through strong and effective leadership within a GMP-compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Production team in executing the production plan with maximum efficiency.
• Provide clear direction and purpose to the Supervisory group, regularly offering coaching and feedback.
• Oversee all aspects of the supervisory team's responsibilities, including recruitment, training, performance management, and adherence to workplace dignity policies.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement and Lean strategy, setting a fast pace for ongoing best practices.
• Monitor performance through key process indicators and maintain accurate records for continuous tracking and communication.
• Foster a proactive approach to problem-solving and cultivate an environment of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, industry standards (such as BRC and other external customer standards), and Health & Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety department to maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop and implement a learning and development plan to enhance team capabilities and achieve departmental goals.
• Lead audit processes within production, supporting and coaching the supervisory team to achieve positive outcomes, and driving continuous improvement based on feedback.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing a team in the FMCG sector.
• Degree qualification (or equivalent) or significant practical experience in a similar role.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop team members.
• Proactive, results-oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting with personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to decision-making.
• Proven ability to inspire high performance and align team members with shared goals.
• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Flexibility to work various shifts to accommodate plant operations.
• Strong understanding of BRC and other industry standards is highly preferred.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Kirsty on 01 531 4886.

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