Production Manager

Production Manager

Location: County Tyrone
Salary: £50,000 + benefits

Talent Curve is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturer to recruit a Production Manager. This is a key leadership appointment offering the opportunity to shape the future of a modern manufacturing facility while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and long-term business growth.

The Role

  • Lead, mentor and develop the production team to improve productivity and performance.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the factory.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiencies and lower manufacturing costs.
  • Oversee the introduction of automation and robotic welding technologies.
  • Manage the specification and installation of new manufacturing equipment, including laser cutting capability and additional production technologies.
  • Ensure all production activities meet Health & Safety standards while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
  • Maintain high quality standards and ensure compliance with quality management systems.
  • Monitor production performance, reporting on KPIs, costs, delivery, efficiency and operational improvements.
  • Support workforce planning, including the recruitment and development of apprentices as part of the company's long-term growth strategy.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience managing production within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing production teams.
  • Experience delivering operational improvement and manufacturing efficiency projects.
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality management systems.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience introducing automation or capital equipment projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £50,000
  • 30 days annual leave with complete flexibility on when holidays can be taken.
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service (up to 33 days).
  • Westfield Health cashback healthcare scheme.
  • Life assurance (3x annual salary).
  • Enhanced pension with 8% employer contribution (5% statutory plus 3% additional employer contribution).

For more information, tap apply below or call Stephen Roy @ Talent Curve Recruitment in the strictest of confidentiality.