Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing, independently owned Irish whiskey producer to recruit a hands-on Production and Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take full ownership of production, warehousing, logistics and operational performance across the entire post-distillation process.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, enhancing productivity, developing high-performing teams and ensuring the delivery of premium products to customers worldwide.This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a fast-growing business with ambitious expansion plans and an increasing international footprint.Your new role As Production and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of production operations from liquid preparation and bottling through to packaging, warehousing and dispatch.You will drive improvements across operational efficiency, equipment performance, quality standards, cost control and team development while fostering a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.Key areas of responsibility include:Production and Operational ManagementLead daily production operations across bottling, packaging, warehousing and dispatch.Develop production schedules aligned with customer demand and business requirements.Monitor and improve production output, labour ..... full job details .....