Production Supervisor
A dynamic opportunity has arisen for a Production Supervisor to join our forward-thinking client, based in County Cavan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations in the manufacturing facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and coordinate production staff, plan resources, assign tasks, provide training and guidance, conduct performance evaluations, address employee concerns, and coach potential talent.
* Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to schedules and specifications, implement quality control measures, troubleshoot operational issues to minimise downtime, and ensure production targets are met within time.
* Ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations, conducting regular safety checks.
* Manage inventory, materials, tools, and equipment, coordinating with maintenance to avoid disruptions.
* Maintain and analyse production records, including output, efficiency, and quality metrics; prepare reports for management on progress, challenges, and action plans; and collaborate with other departments to optimise operations.
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory/production control role is essential.
* Bachelors degree or suitable experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
* Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies (desirable).
* Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety standards.
* Excellent leadership, team management, problem-solving skills, organisational, time-management, and data analysis abilities.
* Proficient in production tracking systems.