Production Manager TLNT_NI

Production Manager – North Down Facility

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee multi‑line manufacturing at our North Down facility. The role involves planning, scheduling, and managing a team of 60 employees while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager.

• Plan and oversee day‑to‑day production and scheduling functions.
• Ensure H&S, quality, and environmental standards are consistently met.
• Utilise resources effectively to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Manage stock through an ERP system and report on KPIs.
• Develop KPIs in line with future state objectives.
• Streamline production using lean manufacturing principles.
• Communicate timely and accurately with other departments and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of 60 employees, including supervisors, team leaders, and operators.

• Strong experience managing a multi‑line shop floor.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives on a manufacturing floor.
• Manufacturing expertise under ISO 9001 (and similar).
• Proven ability to manage and report on production KPIs and recommend improvements.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, providing practical solutions to production issues.
• Ability to manage and develop a team with varying levels of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Education:
  
  Third‑level qualification in Engineering, Production Management or similar beneficial but not essential.
• Six Sigma qualification is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems.

Salary and benefits package include a competitive compensation structure, pension scheme, life cover, and .