Ireland's largest WAV(wheelchair accessible vehicle) converter, and one of the biggest suppliers to the Motability scheme are seeking a WAV Production Manager to help us triple our output over the next five years on our journey towards zero emission vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, mechanically minded Production Manager to be responsible for the growth in production of wheelchair accessible vehicles of a global brand.
Responsibilities:
- Directly reporting to senior management, you will oversee vehicle production and work within the WAV production team to support engineering, R&D, fabrication, stores and procurement.
- Ensure production follows build manual stages, work to improve build stage timings and ensure workforce compliance.
- Contribute to the continual evolution of production processes and product specifications.
- Liaise with work scheduler to manage stock and resources and anticipate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects where necessary.
- Through ownership of rework, quality and parts damage, deliver cost savings.
- Deliver employee performance reports to provide feedback and deliver continual improvement.
- Lead by example through a hands on approach in all production areas.
- Effective liaison between departments including setting meetings, preparing agendas and actioning follow ups.
- Provide evaluation, reports and commentary of progress to the Senior Management Team as requested.
- Maintain all Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements.
Essential Criteria
- Third level qualification in production management, preferably with engineering.
- Experience in people management.
- Experience in modern production methods.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Proficient IT user with experience in MS Excel with a commitment to digitisation.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Why McElmeel Mobility Services?
Established in 1950, McElmeel Mobility is the Market Leader in adaptions, conversions, and supplying vehicles for disabled driver and passengers. Located just 3-miles outside the City of Armagh, we proudly serve customers across Ireland and the UK.
As a third-generation family-run business, we are built upon our core values of innovation and excellent customer service. join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives every day.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 7.30 am - 5.30 pm Friday 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Permanent, Full Time
Email your CV to hr@mobility-services.com or contact us for an application form on Tel: 02837 525333
Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025
McElmeel Mobility Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.