Manufacturing Site Lead (Production Manager)
My client, a leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Site Leader to take ownership of a multi-function operational site overseeing coating, kitting, assembly, and dispatch activities.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious operations professional with a strong background in manufacturing, logistics, or engineering environments who thrives on driving performance, leading teams, and embedding continuous improvement.
The Role
You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of site operations, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, cost, and service targets while building a high-performing operational culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all operational activity across production, assembly, kitting, and dispatch functions
- Drive site performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
- Develop and lead multidisciplinary operational teams to achieve high standards
- Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Improve workflow, productivity, and process efficiency across the site
- Ensure strong production planning and resource allocation across operations
- Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence
- Lead health & safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture
- Support recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and team development
- Provide clear reporting, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking
About You
- Experience in an operations/manufacturing leadership role
- Proven background in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong experience managing cross-functional operational teams
- Demonstrated success improving operational KPIs and site performance
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with ERP / MRP systems
- Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on, visible leadership style with a people-first approach
Why Apply?
- Senior leadership opportunity with genuine operational ownership
- Ability to shape culture, process, and performance across the site
- Join a growing, ambitious business focused on operational excellence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
What next?
Please send comprehensive CV, clearly demonstrating how you meet the above criteria, along with your remuneration expectations via the link provided. Why not contact Conor MacNamara directly on (WhatsApp etc) for a confidential discussion?
Skills:
Lean Manufacturing Leadership Manufacturing Assembly ERP MRP
Benefits:
Please call Conor
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