Production Manager

Uniting Holding; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a Production Manager to join our team and lead on the Longford site. This role requires hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient production aligned with quality and delivery targets.

You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and HR to drive improvements and plan for growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production leadership, strong ability to optimize processes, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration in

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production teams on the shop floor.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with growth or scale.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and scheduling to balance labour, materials, and capacity.
• Achieve production targets and delivery commitments.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput.

Skills

Leadership on-floor

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Lean/CI training

Tools

MES

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Catalyx is seeking a Production Manager to join our team and work on our customer site in Longford on a permanent basis.

Who We Are:

Catalyx is a machine vision and automation company that integrates technology and people to help global manufacturers and logistics companies achieve next-generation levels of quality and throughput. For over thirty years, the minds behind Catalyx have been at work maximizing operational processes across highly regulated industries by inventing new technology applications and supporting companies with technical experts. With 9 global offices, over 550 team members, and 3,000 projects under our belt (and counting), we have the capabilities and reach to solve unique process problems at scale – and the vision to keep doing what’s never been done before. For more information visit www.catalyx.ai.

The Role:

This role will have overall responsibility for ensuring production is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality, cost and delivery requirements.

This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role requiring someone who will be visible within the operation and work closely with production teams, supervisors and cross-functional stakeholders. The Production Manager will play a key role in supporting continued operational growth, improving production processes and systems, and ensuring the appropriate structures are in place as the workforce and production volumes increase.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, HR and other operational teams to improve planning, information flow and overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage production planning and scheduling across manufacturing activities, balancing labour, materials and capacity against delivery requirements.
• Ensure production targets, schedules and delivery commitments are consistently achieved.
• Monitor work-in-progress, identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Review existing production systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve information flow, accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive improvements to production systems and reduce reliance on manual or duplicated processes.
• Develop and improve structured handover processes between Production and Engineering/Design teams.
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality and other functions to ensure production plans are achievable and materials are available when required.
• Reduce delays and rework caused by production, engineering or material issues.
• Ensure production activities are completed in accordance with company quality standards, procedures and applicable requirements.
• Support the implementation and consistent use of Standard Operating Procedures within production.
• Work with Quality teams to investigate and resolve defects, non-conformances and rework.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and frontline leaders, creating clear accountability across the operation.
• Support workforce planning as production volumes and headcount increase, including team structures, shift requirements and supervision levels.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leads to effectively manage their teams and take ownership of performance.
• Work closely with HR on employee relations, performance management, training and workforce development.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained and competent to carry out assigned production activities.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure safe working practices are embedded throughout the operation.
• Monitor key production metrics including output, labour utilisation, quality, waste and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, equipment utilisation and material flow.
• Provide senior management with clear visibility of production performance, risks and operational constraints.
• Support the introduction of new products, process changes and capacity increases while maintaining production stability.
• Maintain a professional and audit-ready manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar manufacturing leadership position.
• Experience within construction, modular, offsite, engineering, industrial manufacturing or a comparable production environment.
• Experience managing sizeable production teams through supervisors or frontline leaders.
• Strong hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the production floor.
• Previous experience supporting a manufacturing operation through growth, scaling or significant operational change.
• Experience improving production systems, manufacturing processes and operational information flow.
• Experience working with MES, ERP or similar production management systems.
• Experience developing or improving cross-functional processes between Production, Engineering, Quality and other operational functions.
• Strong people management, coaching and team development experience.
• Experience managing production planning, capacity, labour and delivery requirements.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable using production data, KPIs and reporting to support operational decision-making.
• Experience driving improvements across safety, quality, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Construction Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence training would be advantageous.

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

At Catalyx, we are committed to attracting the best global talent. We proudly support our international employees by offering assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates.