Production Manager

Are you a manufacturing professional who enjoys being close to operations, leading teams and turning production challenges into concrete improvements?We are looking for a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production activities within the assigned area and help us deliver ambitious targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity.Reporting to the Industrial Director / Production Director, you will coordinate Production Team Leaders and work closely with Planning, Quality, Maintenance and other functions to ensure smooth and effective production operations.What you will doYou will:Lead the execution of the daily production plan.Coordinate people, equipment and operational priorities.Guide and support Production Team Leaders and their teams.Monitor manufacturing KPIs and act quickly when performance deviates from target.Ensure high standards of safety, quality, product safety and workplace organisation.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, rejects, downtime and changeovers.Strengthen team capabilities through coaching, training and workforce versatility.Collaborate closely with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to solve problems and improve performance.Ensure accurate production reporting through ERP/SAP.Identify and promote improvements in processes, equipment and ways of working.Who we are looking forProven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with responsibility for multiple production activities or Team Leaders.Strong operational know-how with people leadership and are comfortable making decisions, setting priorities and managing challenges in a fast-moving production environment.A technical qualification or degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management or a related field is preferred, although significant professional experience will also be considered.Experience with SAP and knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies are important assets.Previous exposure to cork and/or wood manufacturing would be a plus.Most importantly, we are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on leader who can engage people, create accountability and continuously improve the way production operates.Interested in taking the next step in your manufacturing career? We would be happy to hear from you.