Production Manager

Production Manager Newry / South Armagh £55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join a growing manufacturing environment within the heavy equipment sector. This is a key leadership role overseeing final assembly operations while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across production. Key Responsibilities *Lead and oversee the final assembly of heavy manufacturing equipment *Supervise and coordinate factory and assembly teams, promoting a lean and safety-first culture *Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow to ensure deadlines are met *Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to keep production plans on target *Ensure production outputs meet strict quality standards and dispatch requirements *Implement, optimise, and continuously improve production processes *Support the rollout and integration of MRP / production systems *Monitor production performance and identify efficiency and cost-saving improvements *Chair daily and weekly production meetings and deliver toolbox talks *Develop and implement quality vision, policies, and procedures aligned with ISO standards *Design, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) *Conduct internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks *Manage NCRs, CAPA, and corrective action processes *Maintain accurate quality documentation and records Requirements *Proven experience in production or manufacturing management within heavy engineering *Strong hands-on leadership style with a solutions-focused mindset *Experience working in lean manufacturing environments with a strong focus on Health & Safety *Confident using or implementing MRP / ERP systems For more information on this role contact Zoey at Cpl Skills: Quality Engineer Quality Manager Supplier Quality