Production Manager
Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe
Galway Metropolitan Area · Tempo total
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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