Production Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

FRS Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 7.5%

Life assurance

Healthcare for family

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a Midlands-based manufacturing company in Ireland, leading assembly, testing and distribution activities. You will report to the General Manager and drive day-to-day operations, lean initiatives and CI.

The role emphasizes people leadership, performance management, and collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field or trades background with 3+ years production management experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and CI; SAP or similar ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all day-to-day production & warehouse operations.
• Motivate, develop and manage production teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure production schedules align with customer demand and business needs.
• Monitor KPIs and drive initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing across operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage workforce planning, training, performance management and development.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations degree or trades background

Tools

SAP

Job description

FRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a Midlands-based manufacturing company in Ireland, leading assembly, testing and distribution activities. You will report to the General Manager and drive day-to-day operations, lean initiatives and CI.

The role emphasizes people leadership, performance management, and collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer delivery.