Production Shift Lead

Our client, a leading Irish food manufacturer is seeking to grow their team and hire a Production Shift Lead for their Waterford site.

Reporting to the Production Manager, as Shift Team Lead you will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of production activities and colleagues across production related departments in line with strategic KPIs. Strong experience leading diverse team in a fast-paced environment would be essential to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead and manage staff, ensuring efficient daily production and dispatch processes.
• Implement production plans as set by/alongside the Production Manager.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure close attention to detail to ensure high quality manufacturing.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in production team lead/supervisor roles, ideally 2+ years managing people.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Strong track record of Lean/Continuous Improvement practices.
• Proven planning and technical skills.