Production Manager – Plastics Manufacturing Growth

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is assisting a Wicklow-based SME to recruit a Production Manager. The role reports to the Operations Manager on site and is a full-time permanent position.

You will oversee the production facility, plan and schedule requirements, manage a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency within an ISO 9002 framework. Growth opportunities exist as the company expands.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proven achievement as a Production Manager.
• Hands-on shop floor leader with a can-do attitude essential.
• Experience in purchasing and stock control in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in the plastics moulding business is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation of the production facility, ensuring efficient day-to-day performance and the effective use of resources.
• Develop and coordinate production plans and schedules to meet operational targets, customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team across Production, Transport, Stock Control, Purchasing and Maintenance, driving accountability, teamwork and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Marketing and Technical Design to develop new products, streamline introduction processes and ensure designs could be translated into practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement in product quality, production processes and operating standards within an ISO 9002 quality management environment.
• Contribute to the wider management team, supporting business planning, operational decision-making and the achievement of company objectives.

Education

Third level qualification (desirable)

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is assisting a Wicklow-based SME to recruit a Production Manager. The role reports to the Operations Manager on site and is a full-time permanent position.

You will oversee the production facility, plan and schedule requirements, manage a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency within an ISO 9002 framework. Growth opportunities exist as the company expands.