Job Title: Production Team Leader
Swords, Dublin. Competitive Salary. Permanent, Full Time.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage your production team, taking full accountability for performance and team dynamics.
* Act as the first point of contact for operational issues, utilising team skills to find effective resolutions.
* Implement production schedules, allocate resources, and identify improvement opportunities within your area.
* Cultivate a high-performance culture by fostering a self-directed, motivated team atmosphere.
* Collaborate with support functions to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as 3i, PDCA, and Six Sigma.
* Conduct performance reviews and manage training needs to align with team objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
* 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with a proven ability to motivate teams.
* A Leaving Cert or equivalent; a third-level qualification is a plus.
* Proficient in SAP and experienced with inventory planning systems.
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Attributes and Skills:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges proactively.
* Ability to achieve flexibility within your team through multi-skilling and cross-training initiatives.
* Experience in employee rotation management and performance reviews.
* A commitment to promoting organisational values and behaviours through positive leadership.