Overview
Production Manager Jobs in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland at Methodius Ltd
Title: Production Manager
Company: Methodius Ltd
Location: Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland
My client, a rapidly growing and dynamic company based in Oranmore, Co. Galway, operating in the crop protection, amenity, veterinary and garden care markets in both Ireland and the UK. They are currently looking to hire a Production Manager to join their expanding team. They are 85 years in business with anestablished market position in Ireland and is currently embarking on an ambitious growth strategy.
The Role
Overall management of the day to day activities of the production, warehouse and sourcing departments ensuring customer requirements are delivered in a timely, compliant, safe and cost-effective manner.
Implement KPIs including efficiencies, waste management, people training and knowledge expansion, housekeeping, and cost management & reductions etc.
Annual budgeting and monthly reporting of performance against budget
Produce weekly and monthly production plans to include achieving maximum efficiencies on output per production area, per line, per person employed
Produce and implement Preventative Maintenance plan on all site assets
Work with Quality & Compliance Manager on implementing all aspects of Health & Safety requirements as well as new projects & initiatives
Work with stock controller and supervisor to ensure all manufactured stock and raw material is accurately recorded and worked through Bill of Material correctly
Develop continuous improvement initiatives using lean/six sigma methodologies while engendering a team-based approach.
Lead the team by creating an inclusive culture to meet production KPI’s
Partner with all other departments to optimise the production, warehouse, and sourcing performance.
Assist R&D and Quality in the qualification of all production equipment and facilities including review and approval of GMP qualification protocol veterinary manufacturing), reports and risk assessments.
Develop manage and monitor departments budgets/targets.
Working with other departments, ensure the facility operates to all regulatory and GMP, EPA, H&S requirements.
Determine appropriate staff levels, schedules and resources.
Manage people issues including absenteeism, return to work interviews, performance management, training and development, health & safety in consultation with HR and /or section manager.
Experience Required
Degree/diploma qualified in a science/engineering/manufacturing discipline
4+ experience in production management preferable in a liquid filling/semi-automated process.
Exposure to Quality Management Systems and Quality Control processes
Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead a team.
Exposure to GMP environment and chemical manufacturing an advantage. Chemistry as part of a degree will suffice.
Good IT skills and Strong commercial acumen.
Lean/Six Sigma qualifications.
Project management skills and Planning Skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU,
This is a permanent role based in Oranmore, Co. Galway
Permanent Full Time Position. The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include, Bonus10%, laptop, phone, pension 5%, 20 weeks maternity/paternity leave, Bike to work scheme, end of year gift voucher, training scheme, training and developing fund, social club, on site parking and others.
You must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.
The closing date for application for the role is Friday 6th June, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to Contact David Coyle at 01 6351748 or email [email protected] if you have any queries.
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence
