Factory Manager

Location: Co. Meath
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Factory Manager to take full operational responsibility for a busy manufacturing facility in Co. Meath. This is a senior leadership role suited to a driven and commercially focused manufacturing professional with a passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, people development, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will oversee all site operations, including Production, Warehousing, Maintenance, Quality, Technical Processing, and Health & Safety, ensuring the facility operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

The Role;

Reporting to the Operations & Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across all operational functions.
• Drive operational performance, productivity, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote and embed a strong Health & Safety culture across the site.
• Manage and improve key operational KPIs, including production output, quality, costs, and OEE.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Lead CAPEX projects and support investment in new technologies and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites on strategic business initiatives.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture that supports employee engagement and development.

About You;

You will have:

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline (Level 7/8).
• At least 8 years' experience in a senior manufacturing management role.
• A proven track record of delivering operational KPIs and Health & Safety objectives.
• Strong experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with SAP experience desirable.

Key Personal Attributes;

• Inspirational leader who leads by example.
• Driven, ambitious, and focused on achieving results.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communicator who promotes transparency and accountability.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.

What's on Offer?

• Senior leadership opportunity within a well-established manufacturing organisation.
• The chance to shape site strategy and influence business performance.
• A key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge and have a proven track record of driving operational performance, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us in confidence for more information.