Production Lead — Animal Feed Mill Operations

ArraTipp; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dan O'Connor Feeds in Limerick is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to coordinate the Animal Feed Mill operations, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standards and dispatched on time. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead production and maintenance teams, drive cost efficiency, implement improvements, and foster a safe, compliant working environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Production Management/Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a management role in a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Animal feeds manufacturing experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production and maintenance teams to meet product quality and safety standards.
• Plan staffing, optimize teams, and control costs to meet schedules.
• Develop understanding of operations and equipment interfaces.
• Implement process improvements with key stakeholders.
• Maintain health and safety culture and adherence to policies.
• Prepare annual budgets and capacity planning for the mill.
• Report to senior management and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Health and safety

Communication skills

People management

Education

Formal qualification in Production Management/Engineering

Job description

Dan O'Connor Feeds in Limerick is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to coordinate the Animal Feed Mill operations, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standards and dispatched on time. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead production and maintenance teams, drive cost efficiency, implement improvements, and foster a safe, compliant working environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication.