About Your New Employer
- Join a leading dairy business with an international presence, producing premium products for markets worldwide.
- Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with modern production equipment, following significant investment in the site.
- Build your career with a growing business offering strong opportunities for development and progression into further leadership roles.
About Your New Job
As Shift Manager, you will report to the Assistant Production Manager and lead a team of production operators, taking responsibility for shift performance, team development and production standards.
- Lead and motivate your team to meet production targets and performance KPIs.
- Make safety, quality and food hygiene a priority across your shift, ensuring compliance with required standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Coordinate with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Health & Safety and Supply Chain to keep production running effectively and on schedule.
- Identify training needs and support the development of your team’s skills.
- Lead daily team huddles, communicate priorities and ensure agreed actions are completed.
- Investigate shift-related complaints, identify root causes and drive practical improvements.
- Ensure manufacturing orders are closed correctly and manage your team’s payroll hours.
What Skills You Need
- Proven experience leading a production team and delivering against business objectives.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate people and manage change.
- A practical approach to problem-solving, including gathering information, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Flexibility to work shifts across 24/5 and 24/7 operating patterns.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: €55,000 + 33% shift allowance + €5,000 annual bonus
- The opportunity to take ownership of a production shift in a brand-new dairy manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Strong career progression opportunities, with scope to develop your leadership skills and grow within an international business.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
If this role isn’t quite right for you but you’re interested in similar production or manufacturing leadership opportunities, please get in touch with Patricia on (21) 235 9142.
