Production Manager – High-Volume Manufacturing
Location: Dublin
Industry: Medical Device / Regulated Manufacturing

A global leader in diabetes care is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee assembly and packaging operations at a high-volume, regulated manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering life-enhancing healthcare solutions through operational excellence.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to be part of an organization that values your voice, supports your growth, and empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. You’ll collaborate with forward-thinking teams in an inclusive, purpose-driven environment that combines innovation with a long-standing legacy of excellence.

You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive Total Rewards package

• Clear pathways for career advancement and professional development

• A people-first culture focused on collaboration, safety, and performance

• A mission that makes a real impact in people’s lives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams, including Shift Managers, to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives

• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture across the facility

• Ensure all products meet applicable Quality and Regulatory requirements

• Optimize resource planning to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to schedules

• Monitor and manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory levels

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental standards within the production area

• Act as a key stakeholder in internal and external audits

• Coach and mentor team members to support growth and accountability

• Partner with Continuous Improvement teams to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

• Lead business operating reviews focused on productivity and equipment effectiveness

• Contribute to cross-functional project planning and implementation

• Perform other duties as required by leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Third-level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Science

• 5+ years of experience in a production management or supervisory role within manufacturing

• Experience in a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment (medical device/pharma preferred)

• In-depth knowledge of production operations and lean methodologies

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Budgetary awareness and experience managing cost controls

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Strong PC and digital proficiency

For further information on this Production Manager role in Dublin please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.

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