Our client, a leading producer of materials, ingredients and additives for clients in the Pharma, Med Devices, Food Production, and Industrial sectors, is seeking a motivated Production Team Lead to join their manufacturing team.
The Production Team Lead supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing processes. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating daily production activities, guiding a team to meet performance targets, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a GMP manufacturing environment.
It is a full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, based on their site in County Laois. It is working day and evening shift, rotating weekly.
Responsibilities of the Production Team Lead:
1. Lead day-to-day production operations including dispensing, blending, equipment setup, filling, and packaging
2. Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and support warehouse functions as needed
3. Perform plant inspections, respond to alarms, and conduct basic fault-finding and maintenance
4. Monitor and drive team performance to meet team goals
5. Champion safety and quality standards within the team
6. Support investigations (., deviations, CAPAs, change controls) and maintain GMP documentation
7. Liaise with cross-functional departments including Quality and Supply Chain
8. Assist with training, continuous improvement initiatives, and project support including NPI
9. Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required
Requirements:
10. Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role
11. Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
12. Experience in documentation, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools
13. Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records
15. Relevant qualification or diploma preferred
For more info on this role as Production Team Lead, contact Niamh Cregg.