Production supervisor (Liquid Milk)
Killeshandra Co Cavan
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost 'blue chip' companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group's Agribusiness Division operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Liquid Milk Production team in Killeshandra.
As Supervisor, you will be responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of the processing production process. You'll lead a multi-skilled team, ensuring the delivery of the production plan while maintaining and improving food safety, product quality, and health & safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing operational team.
* Supervise a multi-skilled team across various shift patterns.
* Ensure adherence to quality, hygiene, environmental, and health & safety standards.
* Collaborate with planning and warehousing teams to meet customer requirements.
* Work with engineering to reduce downtime and support preventative maintenance.
* Monitor and improve yield and line OEE.
* Maintain accurate production records in line with the site's quality management system.
* Promote a high-performance culture through feedback and communication.
* Support employee development through training and performance management.
* Ensure compliance with data protection and company policies.
* Partner with HR to manage employee relations, training, and succession planning.
What We're Looking For
* Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
* Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and health & safety standards.
* Excellent communication and team management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at or email
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person