Senior Production Manager – Manufacturing Excellence

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager: Production to lead end‑to‑end manufacturing operations at a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Dublin. The role is part of a global FMCG organisation and focuses on operational excellence, team empowerment and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple production areas, ensuring performance exceeds expectations across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people.
• Coach and develop high‑performing production teams across several shifts.
• Deliver daily, weekly and monthly production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Drive Operational Excellence through Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a world‑class safety culture while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, food‑safety and HSE standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning and Maintenance to optimise site performance.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as productivity, yield, downtime, labour efficiency, waste and customer service.
• Lead digital manufacturing and site‑improvement projects to boost efficiency.
• Manage departmental budgets and identify cost‑performance opportunities.
• Build capability through coaching, succession planning and talent development.
• Create an inclusive, high‑performance culture where teams are empowered to succeed.

Required profile

• 8–12+ years leading production or manufacturing operations in FMCG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments.
• Proven success managing large production teams in high‑volume facilities.
• Strong experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence programmes.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and production planning processes.
• Excellent understanding of GMP, HACCP, food‑safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Operational Excellence
• OEE improvement
• ERP/MES systems
• Production planning
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• HACCP
• Food‑safety standards
• Quality systems
• Regulatory compliance