We are presently recruiting a Production Supervisor four our clients in County Kerry. The company in question manufactures precision components for the global healthcare market. The company uses insert injection moulding, silicone moulding, and automated assembly process to manufacture large volumes on a 24 / 7 basis. This is a fulltime, permanent position.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee shift production output, ensuring compliance with company policies and product specifications.
2. Maintain a safe work environment in line with company and Irish safety regulations.
3. Possess a technical background (fitter/mechanic) with manufacturing experience; injection moulding knowledge preferred.
4. Manage production machines: troubleshoot, fine-tune, fix breakdowns, and perform mold changeovers.
5. Ensure high-quality, high-volume, low-cost production with tight margins.
6. Supervise, motivate, and develop operatives; provide training and performance appraisals.
7. Maximize output without compromising quality.
8. Enforce hygiene and cleanroom standards.
9. Plan and organize cost-effective production; ensure timely and accurate paperwork completion.
10. Monitor product quality, reject levels, operator performance, and material availability.
11. Conduct effective shift handovers.
12. Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
13. Be flexible and proactive in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
14. Relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical/engineering).
15. Proven experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
16. Familiarity with injection moulding and machine maintenance preferred.
17. Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards.
18. Experience training and managing teams in a production setting