Production Manager
Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe
Galway Metropolitan Area • Penuh Waktu
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- 1
- Diposting
- 8 jam yang lalu
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- Di kantor
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Deskripsi pekerjaan
Role overview
The Production Manager will take ownership of daily manufacturing and operational activity, making sure output, quality, safety, and cost objectives are consistently delivered. The position has a strong leadership focus and plays an important part in improving performance through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
A major aspect of the role is to act as a driver of change: leading transformation efforts, introducing new working methods, and guiding teams through change so the business can perform at a higher level.
Key responsibilities
Operations management
- Direct the day-to-day running of production so delivery, quality, and output commitments are achieved.
- Make sure labour, equipment, and materials are used efficiently.
- Track production results and put corrective measures in place when performance slips.
- Keep operations aligned with health, safety, and quality requirements.
People leadership
- Lead, mentor, and build the capability of production teams to support strong performance.
- Handle workforce planning, shift scheduling, and performance management activities.
- Create a workplace culture that is positive, collaborative, and accountable.
- Encourage employee engagement and ongoing development.
Continuous improvement and change leadership
- Drive improvement programmes and act as a catalyst for change using approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimisation.
- Support both organisational change and operational transformation initiatives.
- Promote an environment focused on innovation, flexibility, and ownership.
- Spot inefficiencies and introduce improvements that last.
- Influence and involve stakeholders at every level to secure successful adoption of change.
Performance and process management
- Define KPIs and review performance against agreed targets.
- Study production data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Improve productivity while maintaining control of costs.
- Provide clear reporting and communication on operational performance.
Stakeholder management
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
- Ensure production activity supports the wider business strategy.
- Share performance updates, risks, and improvement plans with senior leadership.
Additional information
Department: Production
Location: Galway