General Manager Production

Job Description : GM Production IRELAND Open to International candidates with strong experience of 18 +Yrs Offset Carton Printing & Packaging industry Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Control Prepare daily / weekly / monthly production plans based on customer demand and capacity. Ensure optimal utilization of offset printing machines, die cutters, and folding–gluing lines. Monitor plan vs actual and take corrective actions to avoid delays and backlogs. Control WIP and finished goods inventory. 2. Offset Printing Operations Manage offset printing processes (Heidelberg / Komori / KBA or similar). Ensure correct shade matching, ink consumption control, and print quality. Approve first-off samples and ensure process adherence. Reduce setup time and changeover losses. 3. Quality & Compliance (Pharma Focus) Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, ISO, and customer quality requirements. Control mix-ups, traceability, line clearance, and batch documentation. Coordinate with QA for in-process and final inspections. Drive Right First Time (RFT) and reduction of rejections. 4. Safety, EHS & 5S Ensure adherence to EHS standards and safe machine operations. Conduct safety talks, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Implement 5S, visual management, and housekeeping standards across shopfloor. 5. Manpower Management Plan and deploy manpower efficiently across shifts. Monitor attendance, overtime, and productivity. Train operators on machine operations, quality awareness, and safety. Build multi-skilled teams and reduce dependency. 6. Continuous Improvement & Lean Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, SMED, and OEE improvement initiatives. Improve carton output, reduce waste, ink consumption, power, and material losses. Track KPIs: Output, OEE, OTIF, Rejection %, Changeover time, Cost per 1000 cartons. 7. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with Planning, QA, Maintenance, SCM, and Dispatch teams. Ensure timely availability of boards, inks, plates, dies, and consumables. Support new product development, trials, and customer audits. 8. Reporting & Documentation Prepare daily production reports and MIS dashboards. Present performance reviews to management. Maintain SOPs, WI, and batch production records. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of Offset Printing & Carton Conversion Processes Production planning and capacity management GMP & pharma packaging compliance Lean / TPM / Continuous Improvement mindset Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Data-driven decision making Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production output vs plan OTIF delivery OEE improvement Rejection & rework reduction Cost per unit Safety incidents (Zero Harm)

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