Are you an experienced Production Manager with a passion for food manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where quality, innovation, and teamwork come together? We have an exciting opportunity with a well-established, rapidly growing food manufacturer based in Tallaght, known for producing award-winning, authentic ready meals loved by customers nationwide. You'll be joining a company that is leading the industry with its commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence in production. We’re looking for a results-driven and dynamic Production Manager to take the lead in managing, optimizing, and improving production processes to meet customer demands and drive operational success.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and Inspire: Take full ownership of the production facility’s performance—maximizing efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization to meet customer demands without compromising on quality.
Drive Excellence in Food Safety: Implement and maintain the company’s FSQMS (Food Safety & Quality Management System), ensuring strict compliance with food safety and quality standards across all production lines.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance, Quality, HR, and Material Supply, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of production goals.
Manage Data & Performance: Oversee the generation of production and management data, ensuring it is monitored, analyzed, and acted upon to improve performance and meet key business targets.
Reduce Waste, Maximize Efficiency: Champion a zero-waste approach in handling ingredients and finished products while maintaining full control over costs and staying within budget.
Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout all production processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
Audit-Ready: Ensure the production facility is always audit-ready, maintaining high standards for both announced and unannounced audits.
React and Lead in Real-Time: Manage the day-to-day activities by walking the production floor, taking swift and effective action to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
Develop and Lead Teams: Chair regular production meetings, manage rosters, and support team development through employee appraisals, probation reviews, and performance management.
Innovate & Adapt: Propose new initiatives, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and define training frameworks to ensure processes stay ahead of industry trends and evolving needs.
Empower Leadership: Ensure shift supervisors are well-equipped with the training and skills needed to lead their teams and drive results.
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a similar production management role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
HACCP Certification (Level 3): Expertise in food safety and quality management.
Ready Meals Experience: Previous experience working in a ‘ready meals’ production facility would be a significant advantage.
Strong Business Acumen: You understand the dynamics of a fast-moving manufacturing business and have the financial and numeracy skills to back up your decision-making.
Proven Team Development: A leader who thrives on developing teams, nurturing talent, and fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid experience in implementing Lean principles and driving continuous improvement across production lines.
Exceptional Communication Skills: You’re a natural communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels—whether through data analysis, written reports, or verbal discussions.
Can-Do Attitude: Optimistic, enthusiastic, and solution-focused, you bring energy and positivity to everything you do.
What’s in it for YOU?
Career Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and lead within a forward-thinking, industry-leading company.
Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and a passionate team committed to producing top-quality food products.
A Culture of Excellence: Our client is committed to creating a culture of growth, collaboration, and achievement.
If you’re a seasoned Production Manager with a passion for quality, efficiency, and team development, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be a part of an exciting journey with an award-winning food manufacturer.
To be considered for this position apply today or call Paula Ferrie on 071 930 0020. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
