Title: Production Manager
Carlow Brewing Company
Carlow Brewing Company is seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead and optimise our core brewery operations. This is a key leadership role within a growing, quality-focused brewery, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across production, people, and performance.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee brewing, production, packaging, quality functions, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality output while driving continuous improvement across the business.
About the Role
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of the brewery’s day-to-day production operations while also contributing to longer-term planning and growth. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable on the brewery floor as they are analysing performance, improving systems, and leading teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily productions across brewing and packaging.
- Manage and support departmental managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Develop and deliver production plans aligned with business needs and capacity
- Monitor and improve KPIs including efficiency, output, quality, downtime, and waste
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
- Working closely with the maintenance function to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
- Oversee budgets and drive cost control initiatives
- Ensure effective inventory management of raw materials and packaging
- Maintain compliance with all health & safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements
- Act as a hands-on problem solver, resolving operational issues quickly and effectively
Skills and Experience
- 5-10 years’ experience in brewery operations, manufacturing, or food & beverage production
- Strong leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on approach with the ability to engage directly with operational teams
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Financial awareness with experience managing costs and budgets
- Knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and compliance standards
- A continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude
- Process improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies advantageous)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
