Production Manager

CV must be attached to your application

The Production Manager reports directly to the SLT Head of Operations and is a key member of the Vantive Castlebar Management Team. You will manage multiple manufacturing teams including supervisors and manufacturing staff, to meet production schedules and customer commitments. You will support the overall site vision and initiate improvements to ensure processes meet current and future requirements for quality, growth, flexibility, and cost improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Department Management

• Manage department supervisors and support staff to deliver best-in-class safety, quality, and production results
• Lead and motivate direct reports to embed a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing throughout the organization

Operational Performance

• Collaborate with other manufacturing operations management staff and customers to ensure quality commitments are met
• Ensure products are provided to customers on time, meeting product quality, yield, operating costs, and process efficiencies
• Approve instructions relating to production operations and ensure their strict implementation
• Ensure production records are evaluated and signed by an authorized person before being sent to the Quality Assurance Department

Maintenance and Validation

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to identify and address potential issues along with process improvements
• Ensure that necessary validations are performed and that their processes and systems meet the specified requirements
• Manage area of responsibility to ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) requirements are met and adhered to

Environmental, Health, and Safety

• Adhere to all environmental health and safety SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and equipment policies and procedures, including department-specific requirements

Resource Management

• Manage inter-department and inter-functional relationships and optimize resources
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team to drive continuous improvements
• Develop and implement a manufacturing budget to align with the plant strategic plan
• Continuously reduce manufacturing costs through the VIP (Value Improving Practises) programme, ensuring current and future budgeted costs are achieved
• Actively lead the Vantive Operating System progression with the areas of responsibility

Training and Development

• Ensure required initial and continuing training of department personnel is carried out and adapted according to need
• Provide feedback, learning, and development plans for team members
• Prioritize team resources to meet Company and department targets

Key Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• 3rd-level qualification, preferably in an engineering discipline

Leadership and Management

• Leadership and people management experience
• Management experience in a GMP facility

Financial and Budgeting

• Financial and budget reporting experience

Problem-Solving and Communication

• Innovative problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

What Vantive can offer to you

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance