Food Production Manager – Lean | Safety & Growth (Dublin)

Storm-Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm-Recruitment is working with a food manufacturing client in Dublin West seeking a Production Manager. You will oversee all production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting quality and HACCP standards.

We require 3-5 years in food manufacturing with production management experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on, flexible management style. The role offers early starts and close collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise uptime.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience within food manufacturing, with production management experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical and results-driven approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Hands-on, flexible and adaptable management style.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and targets.
• Lead, motivate and develop production supervisors and teams.
• Manage staffing, shift planning, recruitment and training.
• Monitor labour efficiency, productivity, yield, waste and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, quality and H&S standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, non-conformances, accidents and near misses.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
• Control raw materials, packaging, stock rotation and production waste.
• Liaise with Procurement, Planning, Quality, Maintenance and Logistics.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare regular production reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and control costs.

Job description

Storm-Recruitment is working with a food manufacturing client in Dublin West seeking a Production Manager. You will oversee all production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting quality and HACCP standards.

We require 3-5 years in food manufacturing with production management experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on, flexible management style. The role offers early starts and close collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise uptime.