Manufacturing Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Overview
Job Title: Manufacturing Projects Manager
RoleType: Permanent, Full time
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: Grannagh Co. Waterford
Role Summary:
Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with the Production team in achieving production targets, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the production line, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality. You will ensure consistency and compliance across a large production department, leveraging your extensive experience to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
As the Manufacturing Projects Coordinator, you will work closely with the wider Operations Management team in implementation and execution of specific projects and initiatives to aid the site in delivery of site metrics across a wide range of functions, safety, quality, environmental, yields, throughputs.
We are seeking a seasoned professional who is passionate about continuous improvement and waste reduction. You should be adept at challenging the status quo, offering innovative solutions, and transforming creative ideas into effective strategies. Your ability to manage business costs and deliver projects through your team will be crucial.
Qualifications
Your role will involve addressing a wide range of business challenges in a dynamic Production environment.
Ideal Candidate:
- At least 3 - 5 years of leadership or project management experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within the food industry.
- A 3rd level qualification in Food Science, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven track record of excellent project management skills.
- Lean Six Sigma qualification is highly desirable.
- High motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- knowledge and experience in food production are desirable.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop people and teams to achieve established goals and improve department performance
- Commercial awareness and cost management skills essential
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