Production Manager

Hunter Savage; Connacht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage in Mayo, Ireland is seeking an experienced Production Manager to drive production operations within a growing manufacturing business. The successful candidate will manage a team of approximately 80 operatives and oversee the quality of production output.

This role demands strong leadership, planning skills, and experience in manufacturing or construction. A competitive salary range of €50,000 - €60,000+ is offered, reflecting the candidate's experience. The company values continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Production Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong management skills in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Ability to enhance production performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet output and quality goals.
• Manage long-term production planning and workforce performance.
• Drive improvements in production and quality processes.

Skills

Production management

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement

Workforce management

Job description

Production Manager

Mayo

€60K - €70k

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a growing manufacturing and construction business in the West of Ireland. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for production output, quality, workforce management and continuous improvement. Ideal for candidates with manufacturing, modular construction, timber frame, precast or engineering production experience.

Full Description

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Full responsibility for production output, quality and operational performance.
2. Manage a team of approximately 80 production operatives.
3. Ballyhaunis based role with a salary of €50,000 - €60,000+ depending on experience.

The Role:

• Lead daily production operations to ensure output, quality and delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage short and long‑term production planning activities.
• Oversee workforce performance and labour utilisation across approximately 80 operatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality processes.
• Work closely with operational leadership teams to ensure efficient production scheduling and delivery.

The Person:

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations leadership role.
• Strong experience managing production teams within manufacturing, construction products, modular, engineering or related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve production performance and quality standards.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem‑solving abilities.

The Rewards:

• Salary of €50,000 - €60,000+ depending on experience.
• Permanent full‑time position.
• Senior leadership opportunity with significant operational responsibility.
• Join an established and growing business.

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.