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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 8% uplift)
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise production teams to meet daily targets and KPIs
2. Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices
4. Coordinate shift handovers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
5. Monitor and report on performance, training needs, and resource allocation
Qualifications:
1. Proven supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
2. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
3. Ability to work flexibly across shifts and support operational demands
4. A proactive approach to problem-solving and team development
Benefits:
* Paid breaks
* Annual leave 24 days, increasing to 25 with service, plus public holidays
* Company pension (1.5%), Death in Service benefit, and 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 stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on traditional recipes and new combinations.
Lir Chocolates are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process. If successful, you will receive a call or email from our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL). If selected, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, and if successful, you will attend an on-site interview.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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