Senior Production Manager Newtownabbey Permanent Benefits Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-3pm Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Newtownabbey who are currently recruiting a Senior Production Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production workflows, maintaining high standards of quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Duties Manage and oversee daily production operations to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. Capacity overview, establish current capacity levels, set future targets, provide daily/weekly reports Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources and meeting production targets. Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address any issues or delays. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment. Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain high standards of product quality. Lead and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement and logistics, to ensure smooth operations Staff Recruitment & retention, sourcing labourers / skilled operatives / Material planners and supervisors Analyse production data and generate reports for senior management. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices. Lean Manufacturing, input lean manufacturing process, to automate and streamline our process, reduce handling and down time. Prepare a monthly presentation to Senior Management on production levels, forecast workload and facilities requirements. Essential Criteria: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a production or operations management role, preferably in manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Knowledge of production planning and quality control principles. Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Please contact Gemma Dunlop on or email Skills: Senior Production Manager Manufacturing Operations