Production Supervisor

A production supervisor required for a busy food manufacturing plant in Co. Kildare

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

·         Day to day management of production lines and associated operators maximising production capacity and resources

·         Provide knowledge, motivation support and advice to team leaders and operators

·         Responsible for knowing correct procedures for self & operators to follow and ensuring they comply to all good manufacturing practices, in a safe manner

·         Self-motivated and encourages team effort, and supportive attitudes between operatives

·         Meet required quality and production targets

·         When necessary, support your colleagues where required in delivery of the business goals

·         When required share your knowledge with new members of the team to support building of succession within the business

·         Escalate any concerns you or your team may have

·         Report any issues to Quality Department as soon as discovered

·         Conduct spot or continuous checks in your area to ensure adherence to customer technical and quality requirements

·         Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

·         Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding food safety and quality assurance

·         Maintain quality records and take ingredient samples when required for quality analysis

·         Respond to employee queries and concerns in a timely manner

·         Ensuring that the highest levels of service, quality and workmanship are maintained

·         Assist with scheduling of holidays and overtime

·         Drive a culture of excellent adherence to Health & Safety of all employees through the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment

·         Meet all targets and measure and review KPI’s in order to achieve business plan

·         Identify Training needs of direct reports

·         Deal with employee grievance & disciplinary issues in conjunction with Management & HR

·         Motivate, coach and organise teams to maximise effectiveness

·         Flexibility as you will be required to work as part of rotating team across days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Previous experience in management / supervisory role required.

Previous experience in food manufacturing an advantage

Previous experience working with meat products 

Pension 

Health Insurance

Accommodation

KPI Bonuses