Production Manager/ Production Supervisor

Harmonics Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonics Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Manager/ Supervisor to lead daily production in a regulated aviation manufacturing setting. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient delivery aligned with operational, quality, cost, and delivery targets, and supports engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading production teams, pursuing KPIs, and driving Lean initiatives while maintaining compliance with data and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a production leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to production teams to ensure capability and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives (6S, TPM, visual management).
• Coordinate with Engineering/Quality on improvements and NPI activities.
• Support environmental, health and safety requirements within the production area.

Skills

Production leadership

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/technical degree

Job description

About the job Production Manager/ Production Supervisor

Production Manager / Production Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager / Supervisor to lead day-to-day production activities within a regulated aviation manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of products in line with agreed operational, quality, cost, and delivery targets. The position will also support engineering and continuous improvement activities. Days role- Mon- Fri

Production Manager / Production Supervisor

• Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to ensure delivery of products in line with safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to production teams to ensure effective workforce capability and performance
• Develop, coach, and motivate teams to maintain appropriate skill levels and resource coverage
• Deliver agreed key performance indicators including labour efficiency, cost control, process times, and productivity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational goals
• Apply and sustain Lean manufacturing principles including visual management, 6S, and TPM
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective communication of goals, standards, and performance within the production area
• Maintain strong adherence to quality and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with approved data and procedures
• Ensure timely identification, management, and closure of non-conformances
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to identify, implement, and sustain improvement programmes
• Support engineering activities including new product introduction, process development, and technology implementation
• Assist with process definition, trials, validation, and technical problem resolution as required
• Provide technical and operational support to cross-functional teams where necessary
• Act as a key point of contact for facility-related matters within the production area
• Coordinate facility maintenance activities and support environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, procedures, and health and safety obligations
• Support and lead process improvement and operational excellence activities as required
• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational objectives.

Person Specification

• Relevant third-level qualification; engineering or technical discipline preferred
• Minimum of five years experience in a production leadership or supervisory role
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Adaptable, open-minded, and comfortable working in a changing environment
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability