Area Production Lead – Food Manufacturing

Glanmore Foods; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanmore Foods in Blanchardstown, Dublin is seeking an Area Production Manager to lead a production operations in our food manufacturing facility. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency and people development.

You will coach and develop the production team, manage labour and staffing, drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis, monitor OEE, yields and costs, and collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Stock Control to improve performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years management experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team through active floor management and daily engagement.
• Manage labour schedules and staffing requirements.
• Partner with HR on employee development and performance management.
• Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Drive waste reduction, yield improvement and process optimisation; implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Stock Control teams.
• Monitor labour costs, material variances and operational expenses; track KPIs including OEE, efficiency and yields.

Skills

People leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Glanmore Foods in Blanchardstown, Dublin is seeking an Area Production Manager to lead a production operations in our food manufacturing facility. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency and people development.

You will coach and develop the production team, manage labour and staffing, drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis, monitor OEE, yields and costs, and collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Stock Control to improve performance.