Production Manager

Full Time, On-Site

St. Margaret’s, Co.Dublin, K67 P7E5

Working hours 8:00am - 5:00pm

About The Role:

Lead shift operations and inventory activities to ensure uninterrupted production and the accurate, efficient delivery of customer orders. Drive operational performance through strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, while maintaining stock accuracy and supporting seamless supply chain operations.

What You Will Be Doing:

Operational & Inventory Leadership

Lead shift operations to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and service targets.

Manage a team of colleagues on shift, ensuring KPIs and daily tasks are met.

Oversee all aspects of inventory control, including daily audits of ingredients, packaging, and label materials.

Conduct regular physical inventory counts to reconcile discrepancies and maintain stock accuracy.

Monitor shift performance, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.

Maintain a strong shop floor presence, leading by example and ensuring tasks are completed to deadline.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability and drive high performance.

Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, and provide regular feedback.

Promote accountability, engagement, recognition, inclusion, and colleague wellbeing.

Health, Safety & Quality

Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards.

Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations, implementing effective corrective actions.

Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant workplace.

Continuous Improvement

Apply lean and CI principles to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Use performance data to identify opportunities and support the implementation of new processes and initiatives.

Who You Are:

Essential

2+ years' experience as a people leader in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, fulfilment, logistics, or FMCG environment.

Proven experience in inventory management or operational leadership.

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Intermediate Excel skills.

Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, procedures, and best practices.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous

Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.

Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma.

SQL/data analytics experience

What you will get in return:

70% off HelloFresh + free shipping

Company Pension (matched 1:1 contributions up to 5%)

Health insurance

Annual Gym membership or Wellness benefit

Membership to global leading mindfulness App - Headspace

Work from home allowance of up to €300

For every year you are part of the team, you will earn one extra day off to celebrate your anniversary (up to 3 additional days)

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have the independent right to work in Ireland, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.