​What you need to know

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in Co. Offaly are seeking a production manager to join their organisation.

This is a permanent position working week Monday – Friday, 8 – 4:30 pm.

The Production Manager will be tasked with enhancing company productivity and ensuring timely achievement of production goals.

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Your new job

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing production operations, including:

• Creating and managing production schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Collaborating with purchasing and technical departments to maintain necessary components for production.

• Coordinating monthly and annual stocktakes with Purchasing and Finance departments, ensuring accurate processes and inventory records.

• Supervising and managing daily activities of production staff.

• Providing regular updates to Customer Service and Sales departments on sales order status.

• Supplying production data for assessment and planning.

• Identifying areas for improvement and training and communicating such needs to management.

• Assisting the Quality Department in ensuring adherence to quality procedures and customer specifications during manufacturing.

• Assisting in the development of new manufacturing processes as needed.

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Responsible for overseeing proactive maintenance tasks both inside and outside the plant facility, including:

• Collaborating with electrical and mechanical subcontractors to organize their tasks according to operational needs.

• Coordinating with the plant manager to develop and execute a preventive maintenance schedule for production equipment.

• Supervising subcontractors for maintenance work when needed.

• Liaising with the purchasing department to handle subcontractor-related maintenance tasks.

• Maintaining and updating maintenance documentation.

• Monitoring operator adherence to maintenance plans and records.

• Undertaking any additional duties as required

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What are we looking for?

• A dynamic, driven individual with a background in either mechanical or electrical engineering.

• Experience in a production setting is preferred, demonstrating a track record of implementing improvements.

• Proficiency in navigating digital and data-driven environments is essential.

• Strong communication skills are paramount, as the role involves managing a team of 25 and liaising with senior management both locally and corporately.

Apply for this job now by sending in a Word version of your CV or get in touch with Eugene at eugene@matrixrecruitment.ieor alternatively by phone at 0874075822. 

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