Production Manager (Maternity Cover | 12 Months)
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Location | Belfast
This person will drive process change to streamline our production operations from the supply chain to customer delivery. Reporting to the Operations Manager, they will provide a production interface with sales and engineering and provide leadership and direction to our supply chain.
This person will demonstrate a knowledge of the sales and operations planning process and will bring experience in leadership and management. They will have a proven track record of delivering results in challenging circumstances and will be passionate about business growth and sustainability. High performance standards and a win-together attitude are required to align with our core business values.

Key Job Functions
Responsible for owning and improving all site Production processes
Responsible for planning and executing a successful Production schedule by implementing controls to meet sales demand and lead-time targets without compromising on margin or quality
Maintain accurate records of production outputs and inventory levels and prepare monthly reports for senior management
Responsible for developing, delivering and reporting key performance indicators in Production
Coordinate the internal Production Team to reduce Production delays, optimise team efficiency, and improve customer sales experience
Manage the Production Team workload, priorities, goals and personal development
Responsible for identifying Production team resource requirements to maintain alignment with quality, health and safety, and performance goals
Work with the Operations manager to develop a Production strategy around resource, facilities and financial goals
Act as an escalation point for Production issues
Liaise with quality and manufacturing development to deliver cost, quality and timing improvements
What You Will Need
10 years working in a product engineering or manufacturing environment
BEng / BSC / MSC in engineering or equivalent
Qualification in leadership or management (ILM/CMI L5 equivalent)
Experience in leading a team and controlling a budget
Desirable
An understanding of the sales and operations planning process
Experience working in a production environment
Experience creating and auditing quality procedures
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Highly skilled in communication and negotiation
An understanding of supply chain management
A passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
Click below or email recruit@sensoteq.com to be considered for this role, attaching your CV and reasons why you think you'd be a good fit for the position.