Senior Production Manager

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production Manager for our client based in Cork.

This role is ideal for a people-focused leader with proven experience in guiding teams to success. The successful candidate will foster a quality-first culture, ensure excellent customer service, and support business growth. You will champion continuous improvement across products and processes while driving strong team engagement and performance.

THE ROLE:

* Set performance targets for Business Units and monitor results, taking timely corrective action to address emerging negative trends.
* Lead multiple high-performing teams across units, providing direction to operational and functional areas while fostering a culture of proactive continuous improvement.
* Mentor and coach Operations Managers, supporting the delivery of Build Plans, Business Strategic Plans, and driving engagement and cultural initiatives.
* Ensure effective capacity planning processes are in place to consistently meet or exceed customer requirements.
* Champion a culture of Safety, Quality, People Development, and Continuous Improvement, partnering with stakeholders to define, uphold, and evolve standards across the organisation.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing at production management level within a team-based environment (medical device experience is advantageous but not essential).
* Degree in Mechanical, Production Engineering, or an equivalent discipline is essential.

Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on 021-429 7536 or email: mmorrissey@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)
Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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