Production Shift Supervisor

Reporting to the Production Manager the shift supervisor will supervise and drive production activities in order to optimise the overall plant performance.

• Supervise team to ensure delivery on key manufacturing metrics i.e. plant efficiencies, production volume, NPD etc. while adhering to relevant safety, environmental, production and technical standards.
• Direct & organize the daily work activities to meet operational, manning and inter-departmental cross functional requirements.
• Identify areas & develop options that will continue to improve on efficiencies across all operational activities.
• Manage activities during out-of-hours periods on a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing site incl. fire team leader.
• Update and inform the Production Manager of production activities, employee performance and work practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff in a manner that will drive excellence aligned to the company’s policies & strategic plan i.e. PMED’s, IR & ER, Operation excellence.
• Maintain effective communication within the team and across depts.
• Exemplary standards of plant cleanliness and housekeeping maintained in the workplace.

• Third level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience while operating in a manufacturing environment
• A strong track record in team leadership and people motivation is essential
• Excellent communication, organisational & interpersonal skills required
• Ability to lead, empower and motivate staff to ensure KPI' s are achieved.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Demonstrate excellent IT skills
• Experience of using Lean Tools and problem-solving techniques, Green Belt desirable
• Qualification in Supervisory Management would be an advantage