Head of Manufacturing

Our client, a leading manufacturer in Ireland are seeking to hire a Head of Manufacturing for their Clare site.

Reporting to the Operations Director, as Head of Manufacturing you will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of site production activities and colleagues across production related departments in line with strategic KPIs. Strong experience leading diverse team in a fast-paced environment would be essential to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead and manage site staff, ensuring efficient daily production and dispatch processes.
• Implement production plans as set by/alongside the Operations Director.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure close attention to detail to ensure high quality manufacturing.
• Effectively direct and manage the operations team including production, maintenance and engineering.

Key Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in production management roles at senior level.
• Excellent people management experience, ideally in sites with large headcounts.
• Strong track record of Lean/Continuous Improvement practices.
• Proven planning and technical skills.