Production Manager Location: Dungannon, Co. Tyrone Sector: Engineering / Manufacturing Reporting to: General Manager Contact: Conor O ' Hagan On behalf of a well-established engineering and fabrication manufacturer based in Dungannon, I am recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead and control manufacturing operations from customer order through to dispatch and aftersales support. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for people, production planning, quality, safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Top 3 Things About This Job Operational Ownership - End-to-end responsibility for production performance Improvement Focus - Lead real CI projects with visible impact Growth & Stability - Established manufacturer investing in people and facilities The Role The Production Manager will take full ownership of manufacturing activity, ensuring production plans are delivered on time, to specification, and in line with customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Plan and control manufacturing and dispatch schedules, building in contingency for operational risk Coordinate customer orders with production capacity, working closely with customer-facing teams Lead regular production meetings to ensure teams are aligned on priorities and timelines Resolve operational issues and report progress and solutions to senior management Manage production resources including capacity, materials, and manpower requirements Champion high standards of quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance, driving a zero-defect culture Work with quality and HSE teams to implement improvements, audits, and corrective actions Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across production operations Develop, support, and appraise supervisors and production teams to achieve agreed targets Support the introduction of new technologies, processes, and facility improvements What We ' re Looking For Essential: Minimum 3 years ' experience in a production supervisory or management role Background in a high-volume engineering or manufacturing environment Strong understanding of production machinery and engineering drawings Experience of continuous improvement methodologies Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills Desirable: Degree (2:2 or above) in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Experience within fabrication, surface coating, or assembly environments Exposure to CAD software alongside MS Office What ' s On Offer Competitive salary (DOE) Permanent role with long-term career prospects Opportunity to influence strategy, systems, and production capability This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values innovation and professional growth. For further information, and to apply for this Production Manager position or other Operations Management opportunities, please contact Conor O ' Hagan or visit our Website. Expert, confidential recruitment advice Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.