Job description
Matrix Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our client, a leading processor in Ireland, based at their site in East Cork.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site performance, safety and production at a large-scale manufacturing operation.
Your New Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Leadership & SHEQ – Full ownership of Production, Maintenance and SHEQ, ensuring a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
- Operational & Production Performance – Manage production capacity, KPIs and budgets, driving lean manufacturing and GMP standards.
- Cross-Site & Stakeholder Coordination – Work closely where production is interdependent.
- Continuous Improvement – Drive efficiencies, standardisation and operational excellence across the site.
What You Need
- Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 5 years’ Plant / Site Manager experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (timber processing, wood products, sawmilling experience an advantage).
- Proven track record in lean manufacturing principles and good manufacturing practice (GMP).
- Strong experience leading production, maintenance and SHEQ in a high-output plant.
- Ability to manage interdependent sites, production planning and senior stakeholder relationships.
- A hands-on, decisive leader with strong communication and people management skills.
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV in Word format to Patricia.
Full detailed job spec available on request.
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