PRODUCTION MANAGER MANUFACTURING Location: Co. Antrim Reports to: Factory Manager & Directors We are recruiting a Production Manager to join Northern Irelands leading door and window manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multi-site operation. The Role You will: Lead and coordinate production teams across cutting, machining, welding, assembly, glazing, and dispatch. Ensure safe, efficient and on-time delivery of production against daily and weekly targets. Implement and monitor KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) using visual management and dashboards. Drive Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement projects with measurable results (waste reduction, productivity, OEE). Enforce compliance with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (health & safety). Oversee training, coaching, and development of supervisors, team leaders and operatives. Maintain strong links with maintenance, supply chain, and quality to ensure smooth workflow. Support audits, customer visits and compliance with industry product standards (PAS 24, Secured by Design, glazing/fire standards where applicable). The Person We are seeking a proven Production Manager with direct experience in the window and door industry or closely related manufacturing. You will bring: Demonstrable experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment (windows, doors, joinery, glazing, or precision engineering). Proven track record in Lean / Continuous Improvement implementation (5S, Kaizen, root cause, VSM). Experience in developing and managing KPIs to improve performance. Solid knowledge of ISO systems (9001 essential, desirable). Strong understanding of health & safety compliance (risk assessments, safe systems of work, HSENI standards). Ability to coach and develop supervisors and team leaders, building a high-performance culture. ERP/MRP system knowledge and experience of production scheduling. A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable. Why Join? Play a central role in a respected, fast-growing manufacturer. Competitive salary benefits. 4.5-day working week. Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow. Application Process Application pack available by clicking Apply below. Closing date for the return of completed applications : Friday, 24th October All enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please note: This recruitment is being managed directly; agencies are respectfully asked not to contact us.