Production Manager - GMP/Lean Lead for Global Ops

Hero Recruitment; Shannon; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a healthcare and life sciences leader, seeks a Production Manager to run daily manufacturing at the Shannon site, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement with an international team.

The role requires leading teams, implementing GMP/QMS standards, Lean initiatives and effective production planning, with strong ERP/MES experience and a focus on KPIs and cost control.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 7 or higher) in Production Management, Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 3-4 years in a manufacturing supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve performance and develop talent.
• Strong understanding of GMP, QMS and Lean principles.
• Strong command of ERP/MES systems and production planning tools.
• Experience working with international stakeholders is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules, capacity and resources to meet customer orders and delivery targets.
• Lead multiple manufacturing teams, including Team Leaders and Cell Coordinators.
• Coach and develop production teams to meet performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, QMS and Health & Safety standards.
• Lead investigations (root cause, CAPA) and implement Lean initiatives to reduce waste.
• Manage labour and material costs and track KPIs including productivity, downtime and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Lean principles

Education

Degree in Production Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Production planning tools

Job description

Our client, a healthcare and life sciences leader, seeks a Production Manager to run daily manufacturing at the Shannon site, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement with an international team.

The role requires leading teams, implementing GMP/QMS standards, Lean initiatives and effective production planning, with strong ERP/MES experience and a focus on KPIs and cost control.