Production Manager

Production Manager - Kildare
Sanderson is working with a well-known Irish FMCG, and they're looking for a maintenance manager to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production activities to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Manage and motivate the production team, ensuring high performance and addressing operational issues.
• Promote staff engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Create effective work rosters to meet production plans.
• Review production plans and address potential risks.
• Monitor productivity, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of production personnel.
• Ensure cross-training and labor coverage for key positions.
• Handle disciplinary issues and staff absences professionally.
• Communicate effectively with team members and hold regular meetings.
• Conduct performance appraisals and establish development plans.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide key performance data and comply with audit requirements.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve production issues.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and maintain high production standards.
• Support hygiene and safety standards through microbiological testing and investigations.
• Integrate new products into the production process.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for planned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all staff are trained and competent in relevant procedures.
• Enforce health and safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Manage waste segregation, storage, and removal.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in managing and leading a team in a manufacturing environment, ideally food manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Strong ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with manufacturing software is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a compliance-driven environment (BRC level or equivalent).
• Proven track record in driving site improvements.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting on operational metrics.
• Ability to train staff and conduct effective communication across various stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of the factory operations, including occasional weekend work.