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Hartley People Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing business in the agricultural and engineering sector to recruit a Production Manager for their manufacturing facility in Carlow. Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading day-to-day production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational management skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the production function. Key responsibilities include: • Managing all aspects of production operations to ensure output targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. • Leading, motivating, and developing production teams to achieve high levels of performance and engagement. • Planning and coordinating labour, materials, and resources to maximise productivity and efficiency. • Monitoring production schedules and ensuring on-time delivery of finished products. • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes. • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards. • Working closely with engineering, maintenance, procurement, and management teams to support operational objectives. • Analysing production performance and implementing corrective actions where required. • Managing costs, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies across the facility. The Person The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience in a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role. • A background in engineering, agricultural engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline. • Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and develop teams. • Proven experience managing production planning, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills. • A hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of health & safety and quality management systems. • Experience within agricultural, engineering, fabrication, machinery, or industrial manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous. What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business. • Key leadership position with genuine scope to influence operational performance. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Long-term career development opportunities within a successful organisation.