Weekend Shift Supervisor
Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for food manufacturing and team development? Lir Chocolates is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team.
Position type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Low Season (December/January - June): 40 hours; High Season (July - November/December): 36 hours
Shift Pattern: Low Season: Monday - Thursday, 0600 - 1630; High Season: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 1800 - 0630
Pay range: €19.84/hour (Monday - Thursday Shift); €21.43/hour (Weekend Shift with 8% uplift)
Benefits include:
* Supervise production teams to meet daily targets and KPIs
* Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices
* Coordinate shift handovers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Monitor and report on performance, training needs, and resource allocation
* Proven supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to work flexibly across shifts and support operational demands
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and team development
* Paid breaks
* Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 25 with service, plus public holidays
* Company pension (1.5%), Death in Service benefit, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 12 weeks paid maternity leave after one year of service
* Training and development opportunities, including leadership courses
* Diversity & inclusion initiatives and one paid volunteering day per year
At Lir, we are a leading provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers worldwide. Our ethos centers on creativity, attention to detail, and innovation. Operating from two advanced manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on traditional recipes and new, exciting combinations.
Lir Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed, and if successful, you will be contacted by our Recruitment or HR Team. Please check your junk mail. Successful candidates will be invited for an on-site interview.
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