Production & Operations Manager at CREGG

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Production & Operations Manager- Co. Clare

Excellent opportunity for a Production & Operations Manager to join a thriving & innovative company in Co. Clare.

The Production & Operations Manager will lead and optimise all production, operations, and process engineering activities to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing. The role oversees CNC machining operations, drives Lean transformation, supports Industry 4.0 adoption, and actively manages HR-related matters within the production team. The successful candidate will be highly analytical and an excellent problem solver, using data-driven approaches to deliver continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and oversee daily production operations to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Develop and execute production schedules, resource planning ensuring resources are optimised.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics (eg scrap, downtime) to identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee process engineering activities, including workflow optimisation and SOP development.
• Implement solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and enhance process capability.
• Oversee CNC programming, tooling strategy, machine capability studies, and optimisation.
• Troubleshoot CNC issues using technical and analytical reasoning.
• Identify opportunities to integrate robotics and automation into CNC workflows and oversee commissioning, programming, and optimisation of robotic and automated systems
• Manage raw material, work-in-progress, and finished product stock levels.
• Ensure warehousing and dispatch systems run efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.
• Lead and coach teams in Lean tools such as VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and visual management.
• Drive standardisation across processes and ensure continuous optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams & conduct performance reviews
• Manage HR within team including recruitment, training, attendance, disciplinary matters, and policy compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and problem solving.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years in production/operations management ideally within CNC or high-tech manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining and programming (SolidWorks or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving ability, capable of diagnosing complex production and engineering issues.
• Experience implementing Lean/continuous improvement systems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Knowledge and experience of robotics integration.
• Strong IT skills with ERP, CAD/CAM software, and data analytics
• Excellent people management and HR compliance skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent Organisational and Time-Management skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail.

Job Info:

• Company: CREGG
• Position: Production & Operations Manager
• Work Location: Ennis
• Country: IE

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