Production Manager Fermoy

Reporting to the Plant Manager the Production Manager is responsible for the safe efficient and disciplined execution of production operations across the Fermoy site. The role leads daily weekly and monthly production delivery across log intake primary processing secondary processing and handover to dispatch ensuring alignment with the site operating plan and wider Group objectives. The Production Manager plays a critical role in driving operational performance through structured management routines strong leadership of supervisors and teams and a culture focused on safety quality accountability and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Experience

Qualification in Engineering Operations Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience

Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience in timber processing sawmilling or a similar high-volume production environment is advantageous

Strong understanding of production planning schedule adherence throughput OEE downtime management and cost control

Proven experience leading teams and managing performance through KPIs and structured routines Experience working cross-functionally within a multi-disciplinary operational environment

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day production operations across sawmill and planer areas to ensure safe and effective execution of the production plan

Manage coach and support Production Supervisors and operational teams setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability

Establish and lead structured production meetings to review performance resolve issues and track actions

Monitor and drive performance against KPIs including safety output schedule compliance OEE downtime quality and cost

Ensure adherence to operating standards quality requirements housekeeping expectations and safe systems of work

Drive accurate downtime reporting and support cross-functional root cause analysis and corrective actions Collaborate closely with Planning Forestry and Sales to align production execution with customer demand and raw material supply

Work with H&S to support safety initiatives audits incident management and corrective actions

Manage workforce planning including rostering skill coverage training coordination and absence management in partnership with HR

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity quality cost optimisation and process discipline Essential Competencies

Leadership & People Development

- Builds capable accountable teams through visible leadership coaching and clear communication. Supports development and performance of supervisors and operational staff.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

- Applies structured approaches to improve safety quality throughput and cost performance. Drives discipline and consistency in execution.

Decision Making & Accountability

- Uses data and operational insight to make timely decisions and take ownership of outcomes and performance.

Communication & Collaboration

- Communicates clearly across teams and functions. Builds effective relationships to support aligned execution.

Change Leadership

- Leads teams through operational and organisational change while maintaining performance and engagement.

Results Focus

- Maintains high standards and delivers consistent performance against operational targets and KPIs.

Key Performance Measures

Safety Performance: Incident rates audit outcomes compliance with safety standards

Operational Performance: Output vs plan schedule adherence OEE downtime reduction

Quality Performance: Rejects rework downgrade levels adherence to product specifications

Cost Performance: Labour efficiency consumables cost per unit and budget adherence

People & Capability: Team performance skill coverage training progression and engagement

Key Relationships

Plant Manager

operational performance escalation and alignment

Production Supervisors daily performance and people leadership

Maintenance & Technical Teams

downtime reliability and process improvement

Planning Forestry & Sales

production alignment and demand planning

Health & Safety

compliance audits and culture development

HR

workforce planning training and development

Finance

cost control and performance monitoring

Group Operations

best practice sharing and continuous improvement

Contract

Contract Type Permanent Headcount 6 Direct Report and Team Dependent on Requirements Budget Authority within agreed budgets and capital approval thresholds Hours Full time Working Week Monday to Friday

Dont meet every single requirement Studies show that some candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Glennon Brothers we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Disclaimer: Glennon Brothers reserves the right at any time to change delete or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Glennon Brothers to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.