Sawmill Production Manager

Elite Talent Hub; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is seeking a Sawmill Production Manager for their facility in Fermoy, Ireland. In this permanent, full-time position, you'll lead and optimize production operations while managing a team of six. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supervisory experience in a related field and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

The remuneration is between €70,000 and €80,000 per annum depending on experience. The role entails day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory or management role in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in sawmilling, timber processing, or heavy building-material manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of production planning and throughput metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations across multiple processing areas.
• Coach and support Production Supervisors and manage team performance.
• Establish KPIs to monitor production output and compliance.

Skills

Operational Leadership

People Management

Performance Optimization

Cost Control

EHS Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing

Job description

A premier timber processing group is seeking a permanent, full-time Sawmill Production Manager for their high-volume facility in Fermoy, Ireland.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of all site production operations. In this role, you will provide strong leadership to a team of Production Supervisors and operational staff, managing a team of six direct reports to drive a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct day-to-day production across log intake, primary processing, secondary processing, and planer mill areas.
• People Management: Coach and support Production Supervisors, setting clear performance expectations and fostering skill progression.
• Performance Optimization: Establish structured daily and weekly meetings to monitor KPIs, including output versus plan, schedule compliance, and OEE.
• Downtime & Cost Control: Drive accurate downtime reporting and lead cross‑functional root‑cause analysis to optimize costs and minimize operational delays.
• Supply Chain Alignment: Collaborate closely with internal Planning, Forestry, and Sales teams to match factory execution with raw material supply and customer demand.
• Workforce & EHS Compliance: Partner with HR to manage rostering, training, and skill coverage, while working with Health & Safety to enforce strict operating standards and safety audits.

Position Requirements

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role within an industrial manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in sawmilling, timber processing, or heavy building‑material manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Strong commercial understanding of production planning, throughput metrics, downtime management, and unit cost control.
• Core Competencies: Proven track record in change leadership, data‑driven decision‑making, and building cross‑functional relationships.
• Education: Degree/qualification in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or equivalent practical industry experience.

Appointment Terms

• Remuneration: €70,000 – €80,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑time.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday day shift.
• Structure: Managing 6 direct reports with wider team responsibility.