Manufacturing Manager

About the Role

VPK Packaging Group values leadership that extends beyond achieving production targets, emphasizing the creation of high-achieving teams, accountability-driven cultures, and inspiring collaboration to achieve outstanding operational results.

We invite applications for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations in Limerick, encompassing Corrugator, Conversion, and Engineering departments. This senior management position involves leading a workforce of around 95 individuals and focuses on nurturing talent, boosting performance, and fostering an engaged manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and develop leaders within production and engineering teams.
• Establish a culture of high performance with well-defined accountability and ownership.
• Enhance employee motivation, succession planning, and professional growth initiatives.
• Encourage strong cooperation among Operations, Engineering, Planning, Logistics, and Quality sectors.
• Manage manufacturing effectiveness in areas such as safety, on-time-in-full delivery, waste reduction, quality standards, overall equipment effectiveness, and productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement programs including Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Single-Minute Exchange of Die, and 5S methodologies.
• Foster a culture emphasizing proactive maintenance and reliability of assets.
• Ensure operational outcomes meet customer expectations and align with site goals.

Qualifications and Experience

We seek a dynamic operational leader capable of balancing workforce leadership with manufacturing excellence.

• Demonstrated experience leading substantial manufacturing teams in high-speed production settings.
• Strong leadership and workforce management skills with the flexibility to operate across two shifts plus standard office hours.
• Proven background in production, engineering, and enhancing operational performance.
• Collaborative leadership approach paired with effective communication abilities.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Competence in managing key performance indicators, budgets, performance metrics, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Participation in company pension scheme.
• Income protection coverage.
• Death in Service benefit.
• €1000 voucher awarded in December.
• 23 days paid holiday plus recognized public holidays.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for support.
• Availability of HSF Health Plan for employees.

Diversity and Inclusion

We uphold a strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.