The posting
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and disciplined execution of production operations across the Fermoy site. The role leads daily, weekly and monthly production delivery across log intake, primary processing, secondary processing and handover to dispatch, ensuring alignment with the site operating plan and wider Group objectives. The Production Manager plays a critical role in driving operational performance through structured management routines, strong leadership of supervisors and teams, and a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
Knowledge & Experience
– Qualification in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
– Experience in timber processing, sawmilling or a similar high-volume production environment is advantageous
– Strong understanding of production planning, schedule adherence, throughput, OEE, downtime management and cost control
– Proven experience leading teams and managing performance through KPIs and structured routines – Experience working cross-functionally within a multi-disciplinary operational environment
Key Responsibilities
– Lead day-to-day production operations across sawmill and planer areas to ensure safe and effective execution of the production plan
– Manage, coach and support Production Supervisors and operational teams, setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability
– Establish and lead structured production meetings to review performance, resolve issues and track actions
– Monitor and drive performance against KPIs including safety, output, schedule compliance, OEE, downtime, quality and cost
– Ensure adherence to operating standards, quality requirements, housekeeping expectations and safe systems of work
– Drive accurate downtime reporting and support cross-functional root cause analysis and corrective actions – Collaborate closely with Planning, Forestry and Sales to align production execution with customer demand and raw material supply
– Work with H&S to support safety initiatives, audits, incident management and corrective actions
– Manage workforce planning including rostering, skill coverage, training coordination and absence management in partnership with HR
– Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost optimisation and process discipline Essential Competencies
– Leadership & People Development
- Builds capable, accountable teams through visible leadership, coaching and clear communication. Supports development and performance of supervisors and operational staff.
– Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Applies structured approaches to improve safety, quality, throughput and cost performance. Drives discipline and consistency in execution.
– Decision Making & Accountability
- Uses data and operational insight to make timely decisions and take ownership of outcomes and performance.
– Communication & Collaboration
- Communicates clearly across teams and functions. Builds effective relationships to support aligned execution.
– Change Leadership
- Leads teams through operational and organisational change while maintaining performance and engagement.
– Results Focus
- Maintains high standards and delivers consistent performance against operational targets and KPIs.
Key Performance Measures
– Safety Performance: Incident rates, audit outcomes, compliance with safety standards
– Operational Performance: Output vs plan, schedule adherence, OEE, downtime reduction
– Quality Performance: Rejects, rework, downgrade levels, adherence to product specifications
– Cost Performance: Labour efficiency, consumables, cost per unit and budget adherence
– People & Capability: Team performance, skill coverage, training progression and engagement
Key Relationships
– Plant Manager
– operational performance, escalation and alignment
– Production Supervisors – daily performance and people leadership
– Maintenance & Technical Teams
– downtime, reliability and process improvement
– Planning, Forestry & Sales
– production alignment and demand planning
– Health & Safety
– compliance, audits and culture development
– HR
– workforce planning, training and development
– Finance
– cost control and performance monitoring
– Group Operations
– best practice sharing and continuous improvement
Contract
Contract Type Permanent Headcount 6 Direct Report and Team Dependent on Requirements Budget Authority within agreed budgets and capital approval thresholds Hours Full time Working Week Monday to Friday
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that some candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Glennon Brothers we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Disclaimer: Glennon Brothers reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Glennon Brothers to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
