Production Manager

Castlebar - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ID Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager for a growing mechanical fabrication and manufacturing company who are specialists in ventilation ducting. The role will be based on-site in Castlebar Co. Mayo.

The role which is reporting to the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing product handling and logistics activities ensuring safety quality and timely delivery to customers.

The role focuses on supporting associates while instilling workshop accountability to maximise a quality product output drive continuous improvement increase efficiency and shape strategic decisions on manufacturing methods and long-term resource planning. You will guide the production team to maintain a zero-accident record while fostering behaviours and a culture aligned with company values.

Duties and responsibilities include;

Oversee all manufacturing and logistics operations ensuring health & safety and quality compliance
Build a motivated productive and accountable workforce through engagement and support
Forecast plan and execute manufacturing works to maximise output and commercial performance whilst achieving contractual program dates
Collaborate proactively with Engineering and Contracts Managers to ensure manufacturing operations are optimised
Provide leadership through operational decision-making in the best interests of the business maintaining a strong customer-oriented focus
Manage operations activity costs against agreed cost budgets and P&Ls
Own the maintenance programme for all production plant and equipment
Lead the production team developing team members at all levels
Working closely with procurement in relation to inventory management and taking control of weekly and monthly stock checks
Engage with clients on key projects where critical issues have been escalated
Develop implement and analyse production KPIs and develop continuous improvement initiatives to improve KPI performance
Complete weekly KPI tracker for all production functions
Provide weekly production reports for SLT
Take ownership of lean initiatives in the production area
Provide input to shape the companys planning policy and strategic decisions
Develop and implement long-term and short-term manufacturing strategies for new products and markets
Work closely with HR to identify needs threats and opportunities related to labour resourcing
Chair regular structured production team meetings

Duties and responsibilities include;

Oversee all manufacturing and logistics operations ensuring health & safety and quality compliance
Build a motivated productive and accountable workforce through engagement and support
Forecast plan and execute manufacturing works to maximise output and commercial performance whilst achieving contractual program dates
Collaborate proactively with Engineering and Contracts Managers to ensure manufacturing operations are optimised
Provide leadership through operational decision-making in the best interests of the business maintaining a strong customer-oriented focus
Manage operations activity costs against agreed cost budgets and P&Ls
Own the maintenance programme for all production plant and equipment
Lead the production team developing team members at all levels
Working closely with procurement in relation to inventory management and taking control of weekly and monthly stock checks
Engage with clients on key projects where critical issues have been escalated
Develop implement and analyse production KPIs and develop continuous improvement initiatives to improve KPI performance
Complete weekly KPI tracker for all production functions
Provide weekly production reports for SLT
Take ownership of lean initiatives in the production area
Provide input to shape the companys planning policy and strategic decisions
Develop and implement long-term and short-term manufacturing strategies for new products and markets
Work closely with HR to identify needs threats and opportunities related to labour resourcing
Chair regular structured production team meetings