Senior Production Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Tirlán; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tirlán is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its Drogheda site. You will lead a team of Shift Managers and production colleagues to safely deliver production targets with high quality and efficiency.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and ensure compliance across quality, food safety and environmental standards, while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and supply chain colleagues to enable site-wide success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience leading large teams in regulated industries such as food, beverage or pharma.
• Track record of productivity and operational performance improvements.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, CI or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver safety, quality, service and performance goals.
• Ensure efficient execution of production plans to meet demand and business needs.
• Coach and develop Shift Managers and production teams for high performance.
• Foster a positive, engaged culture across the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and best practices.
• Optimise productivity, asset utilisation and plant capacity.
• Deliver targets while upholding product quality and compliance.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support readiness, process improvements and site change initiatives.
• Manage downtime, start-ups, cleaning cycles and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with maintenance, quality, supply chain and HR.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven decision making

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Production Management or related discipline

Job description

Tirlán is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its Drogheda site. You will lead a team of Shift Managers and production colleagues to safely deliver production targets with high quality and efficiency.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and ensure compliance across quality, food safety and environmental standards, while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and supply chain colleagues to enable site-wide success.