Smart Production Manager

TORPEY have an exciting opportunity for a senior manufacturing professional to join their team as a Production Manager, leading the day-to-day running of our factory operations while driving digital transformation and innovation across our manufacturing systems.

This role blends production management with the integration of CNC, robotics, and IT-driven smart factory practices, ensuring Torpey remains at the cutting edge of sports technology.

TORPEY manufactures premium-quality, sports products that are ingrained in Irish culture. Torpey has a dynamic team that is fast growing.

From a proud hurling heritage, to a ‘Lead Never Follow’ innovation philosophy, TORPEY bring high performance and sustainability together, and are committed to their ambition of becoming the No. 1 Sports Innovation brand in Ireland.

Production: Oversee all onsite production operations and ensure output meets quality, cost, and delivery targets. Leading daily CNC operations, scheduling, throughput, and resource planning.

Automation: Identify opportunities to integrate robotics and automation into CNC workflows and oversee commissioning, programming, and optimisation of robotic and automated systems.

Data Capture: Ensure data-driven decision making through CNC monitoring, AI/analytics, and connected systems.

Process Planning: Research and implement ERP systems, driving continuous improvement, advancing Lean production systems with a focus on metrics, KPIs, and data.

Leadership: Line manage and mentor staff, overseeing recruitment, training, and development building a positive workplace culture that reflects Torpey’s values of teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Inventory Management: Manage raw material, work-in-progress, and finished product stock levels.

Logistics: Ensure warehousing and dispatch systems run efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.

Future Planning: Collaborate with engineering, R&D in identifying and implementing new technologies and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Core Skills:

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• Excellent Organisational and Time-Management skills.
  
• Strong Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail.
  
• Strong IT skills with ERP, CAD/CAM software, and data analytics.
  
• Strong people management and HR compliance skills.
  
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
  
• Hands-on approach to driving smart factory initiatives.
  
• Resourcefulness (can turn their hand to anything).
  

Experience:

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• Proven track record in manufacturing/operations management, ideally within CNC or high-tech manufacturing.
  
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining and programming (SolidWorks or similar).
  
• Knowledge and experience of robotics integration.
  
• Experience implementing and improving Lean/continuous improvement systems.
  
• Third-level qualification in engineering, operations management, business management, manufacturing technology or similar preferred.
  
• Fluent verbal and written English.
  

Requirements:

Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to own vehicle. Must hold a valid work permit to legally work in the Republic of Ireland. xcfaprz TORPEY is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable, depending on skills and experience