Hartley People Recruitment are seeking a Production Manager to join our clients expanding business based in Naas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive company at an exciting growth phase.
No weekends, evenings or shift work.
The Role:
- Manage production facility performance, optimising efficiencies and labour utilisation.
- Ensure compliance with company, customer, and legal requirements for Food safety and Quality assurance.
- Collaborate with maintenance to address identified issues and escalate to Factory Manager if needed.
- Chair daily production meetings with area supervisors, maintenance, quality, and material supply teams.
- Optimize production parameters for consistent, high-quality product output.
- Monitor and control costs to stay within budget limits.
- Implement Lean and continuous improvement practices in all processes.
- Oversee attendance, timekeeping, overtime, annual leave, and payroll.
- Conduct employee appraisals, probationary reviews, and ongoing performance management.
- Handle employee issues and disciplinary matters with Factory Manager / HR department.
- Focus on energy and waste conservation/management.
- Propose new initiatives for process improvement, develop SOPs, and training matrices as required.
- Aim for zero-wastage in ingredient and finished product handling to minimize risks to the business.
The Person:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading team in a similar role/environment
- Strong business knowledge in fast moving manufacturing business
- Project Management experience essential
- Proven track record in team development and management essential
- Lead team-based problem-solving efforts.
- Possess good understanding of processes, variables, and basic engineering.
- Show experience in labour loading, efficiency, and capacity measurements.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing principles effectively.
- Motivate and lead all direct teams, taking responsibility for operations.
- Proficient in planning activities and projects using effective planning tools.
For immediate consideration please email your CV to Shannon@hartleypeople.com or email your CV in response to this job posting.
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