Factory Manager

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time Factory Manager position based in County Meath, Ireland, within the manufacturing sector. The role offers the opportunity to take overall operational ownership of a busy production facility and is aimed at an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, team development, and customer outcomes.

You will be responsible for ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard across production, warehousing, maintenance, quality, technical processing, and health and safety.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations & Engineering Manager, you will lead day-to-day site performance and guide multidisciplinary teams across the operation.

• Lead, coach, and develop teams working across the site’s operational functions.
• Improve productivity, quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operational results.
• Support and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and sustain a strong health and safety culture throughout the facility.
• Track and enhance core KPIs such as output, quality, cost control, and OEE.
• Spot opportunities to streamline processes and deliver savings.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, regulatory obligations, and audit requirements.
• Take ownership of CAPEX projects and support investment in new technologies and process upgrades.
• Work with stakeholders across multiple sites on broader business initiatives.
• Create a positive, high-performing environment that encourages engagement and development.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in senior manufacturing leadership, along with the ability to balance operational delivery, people management, and commercial priorities.

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a similar discipline at Level 7/8.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior manufacturing management position.
• Strong history of meeting operational KPIs and health & safety targets.
• Hands-on experience leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong coaching, leadership, and staff development capabilities.
• Commercially aware, results-oriented, and confident making decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Well organised with strong time management ability.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; SAP experience would be an advantage.

Personal attributes

• Leads with confidence and sets the standard for others.
• Ambitious, motivated, and focused on delivering results.
• Builds strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Communicates clearly and encourages transparency and accountability.
• Adapts well and stays resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Enjoys developing people and building strong teams.

What the role offers

• A senior leadership position in an established manufacturing business.
• The opportunity to influence site direction and business performance.
• A central role in operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Scope for long-term career progression.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional information

Industry: Manufacturing

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Co. Meath, Ireland

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader seeking a new challenge and have a strong track record of improving operational performance, you are encouraged to express interest for further information.