Production Supervisor - Nightshift: County Cavan

Production Supervisor - Nightshift: County Cavan.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 10pm – 6am

In this role you will manage and oversee daily operations in this manufacturing facility to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Responsible for managing the workflow, co-ordinating team members, and achieving production targets. The goal is to maximise production uptime while maintaining product quality and staff safety.

Complying strictly with highly regulated standards, you will run operations for your assigned area including managing materials, housekeeping and SOP. Supervise, plan and manage production activities in a way which drives operational efficiency and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management

o Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff, directly or via Team Leaders.

o Resource planning and assigning tasks to team members holding them accountable for achievement.

o Ensure training and guidance to employees on processes and equipment is provided.

o Conduct performance evaluations and address employee concerns or issues.

o Coach and develop potential talent

2. Production Oversight

o Proactively monitor production processes to ensure adherence to schedules and specifications.

o Implement and enforce quality control measures.

o Identify and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime.

o Ensure production targets are met within allocated time and budget.

3. Safety and Compliance

o Enforce workplace safety regulations and protocols.

o Conduct safety spot checks and ensure compliance with company policies

4. Inventory and Equipment Management

o Manage the availability of raw materials, tools, and machinery.

o Track inventory levels and collaborate with Supply Chain to avoid shortages.

o Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment to prevent disruptions.

5. Reporting and Documentation

o Maintain and analyse records of production, including output, efficiency, and quality metrics.

o Prepare reports for management on production progress, challenges and action plans.

o Collaborate with other departments, such as logistics and quality assurance, design and engineering to optimize operations.

Interested applicants should have:

• Proven experience in a supervisory/production control role.

• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety standards.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing issues.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and production tracking systems.

• Certification in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (a plus).

This role requires a balance of manufacturing expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced production environment.