Production Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Blessington; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Ireland is seeking a Production Manager to lead a 25-strong team on the shop floor, owning daily planning, people management, quality and maintenance to drive overall performance. You will be visible on the floor and own production planning, with accountability for delivery targets and continuous operational improvements.

You will run daily production meetings, monitor KPIs, resolve issues promptly, and collaborate with other departments to support new and existing

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or in a similar production/manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong experience with production planning, scheduling and operational KPIs.
• Hands-on management style with a strong shop-floor presence.
• Experience working within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Experience managing budgets would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team of approximately 25 employees.
• Plan and manage daily production schedules to ensure output and delivery targets are achieved.
• Run daily production meetings and coordinate priorities across the operation.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, resolving operational issues as they arise.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Production planning

KPI management

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Shop-floor presence

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification

Job description

The Role

The Production Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the production operation, leading a team of approximately 25 employees.

This is a broad and hands‑on role requiring someone who is comfortable being visible on the shop floor while taking ownership of production planning, people management, quality, maintenance and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team of approximately 25 employees.
• Plan and manage daily production schedules to ensure output and delivery targets are achieved.
• Run daily production meetings and coordinate priorities across the operation.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Coordinate plant and equipment maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Oversee transport requirements associated with the production operation.
• Support purchasing and stock control activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for cost and process improvements.
• Maintain high standards of quality and support ongoing ISO requirements.
• Investigate and resolve production and quality‑related customer complaints.
• Work closely with other departments to support new and existing products.
• Contribute as a key member of the wider management team.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or in a similar production/manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and developing production teams.
• Strong experience with production planning, scheduling and operational KPIs.
• A hands‑on management style with a strong shop‑floor presence.
• Experience working within a quality‑focused manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Experience with maintenance, purchasing, stock control and/or transport would be advantageous.
• Experience managing production or operational budgets would be beneficial.
• A relevant third‑level qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Previous plastics or rotational moulding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.