Production Supervisor - Days 

About Your New Employer

• Join a global manufacturing company based in Galway. 
• Work with a purpose-driven team dedicated to challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world and making a positive impact on communities, customers, and the environment.

About Your New Job as a Production Supervisor:

• You will lead a manufacturing team, ensuring production targets are met while upholding top quality, safety, and cost efficiency standards.
• You will drive continuous improvement, foster team development, and maintain operational excellence by establishing standard work practices and streamlining processes.
• You will take ownership of resource management, manpower planning, and performance measurement, collaborating closely with HR on recruitment, training, and development plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed production, safety, and quality targets by implementing and improving standard work.
• Lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, optimize manpower, and introduce innovative productivity solutions.
• Oversee the delivery, layout, and supply of materials to the production line, establishing clear systems and targets.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards, including management of the 5S program.
• Monitor, report, and improve on key performance metrics; resolve issues quickly using structured problem-solving.
• Drive continuous improvement, encourage idea generation, and facilitate problem-solving within the team.
• Manage recruitment and orientation, oversee training needs analysis, and support team members’ ongoing learning and development.
• Administer resource allocation, absence/vacation management, and system updates relevant to workforce management.
• Ensure that area work instructions and procedures are accurate and regularly updated.
• Foster a positive, engaged, and communicative team culture through regular feedback and open, two-way communication.
• Handle employee relations matters, including performance reviews, developmental conversations, grievances, and disciplinary processes in partnership with HR.

What Skills You Need as a Production Supervisor:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within manufacturing.
• Proficient in using manufacturing machinery, tools, and MS Office applications.
• Experience working with unions is a distinct advantage.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities, with a driven, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive problem-solving and continuous improvement within a team.
• 3rd level qualification in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture dedicated to employee growth and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading brands and sustainable innovations.
• Career advancement and professional development in a global organization.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button. If this position isn’t the right fit, but you’re eager for a new challenge, get in touch to discover other opportunities with us! We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.