Production Manager

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is seeking a Production Manager in Galway to oversee all production and operational activities, ensuring efficiency and quality. This leadership role focuses on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing production teams, championing change initiatives, and achieving cost targets. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production/manufacturing management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure optimal use of resources (labour, equipment, materials).
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as required.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Lean Manufacturing

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production and operational activities to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and cost targets are achieved. This role plays a critical leadership function in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the production environment. A key requirement of this role is to act as a change agent, leading transformation initiatives, embedding new ways of working, and supporting teams through change to improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets
• Ensure optimal use of resources (labour, equipment, materials)
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as required
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to drive high performance
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture
• Support employee engagement and continuous development
• Act as a change agent, driving and embedding continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process optimisation)
• Lead and support organisational and operational change programmes
• Champion a culture of innovation, adaptability, and accountability
• Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements across processes
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure the successful adoption of change initiatives
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance against targets
• Analyse production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Drive cost control and productivity improvements
• Ensure robust reporting and communication of operational performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR
• Ensure alignment between production operations and wider business strategy
• Communicate effectively with senior management on performance, risks, and improvements

Education and Experience

• Proven experience in a production/manufacturing management role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, successfully leading and implementing change initiatives
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, pharma, food)