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