Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Production Manager reports directly to the SLT Head of Operations and is a key member of the Vantive Castlebar Management Team. You will manage multiple manufacturing teams, including supervisors and manufacturing staff, to meet production schedules and customer commitments. You will support the overall site vision and initiate improvements to ensure processes meet current and future requirements for quality, growth, flexibility, and cost improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Department Management

Manage department supervisors and support staff to deliver best‑in‑class safety, quality, and production results
Lead and motivate direct reports to embed a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing throughout the organization
Champion Operational Excellence (OPEX) behaviours and ensure alignment with site‑wide performance expectations

Operational Performance

Collaborate with other manufacturing operations management staff and customers to ensure quality commitments are met
Ensure products are provided to customers on time, meeting product quality, yield, operating costs, and process efficiencies
Approve instructions relating to production operations and ensure their strict implementation
Ensure production records are evaluated and signed by an authorized person before being sent to the Quality Assurance Department
Drive OPEX initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance process capability using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies

Maintenance and Validation

Collaborate with maintenance teams to identify and address potential issues along with process improvements
Ensure that necessary validations are performed and that processes and systems meet the specified requirements
Manage area of responsibility to ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Gross Distribution Practice) requirements are met and adhered to
Apply OPEX tools to strengthen equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise asset utilisation.

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Adhere to all environmental health and safety SOPs and equipment policies and procedures, including department‑specific requirements
Promote OPEX‑driven safety improvements, including root‑cause analysis and proactive risk‑reduction activities

Resource Management

Manage inter‑department and inter‑functional relationships and optimise resources
Lead, inspire, and develop your team to drive continuous improvements
Develop and implement a manufacturing budget to align with the plant strategic plan
Continuously reduce manufacturing costs through the VIP (Value Improving Practices) programme, ensuring current and future budgeted costs are achieved
Actively lead the Vantive Operating System progression within areas of responsibility
Embed OPEX principles into daily management systems, tiered accountability, and performance dashboards

Training and Development

Ensure required initial and continuing training of department personnel is carried out and adapted according to need
Provide feedback, learning, and development plans for team members
Prioritize team resources to meet Company and department targets
Build OPEX capability across the team through coaching, structured problem‑solving, and skills development in Lean methodologies

Key Skills and Experience

Qualifications

3rd‑level qualification

Leadership and Management

Leadership and people management experience
Management experience in a GMP facility
Demonstrated experience leading OPEX, Lean, or continuous improvement initiatives

Financial and Budgeting

Financial and budget reporting experience

Problem‑Solving and Communication

Innovative problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
Ability to apply structured OPEX tools (e.g., DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping)

What Vantive Can Offer You

A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
A collaborative and dynamic work environment
Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology

Reasonable Accommodation

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