Lir Chocolates, Navan, County MeathPosition type Temporary Full-Time (Ending 30/11/2026)Hours 36Shift Pattern Friday - Sunday, 1800 - 0630Pay range €16.05 per hourBreaks 1 x 30 minutes paid, 1 x 30 minutes unpaidClosing date Friday 22nd May 2026Lead and develop production teams of 14, ensuring all operators are trained and competentDeliver daily and weekly production plans, optimising line performance, yields and changeoversEnsure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, Hygiene, Health & Safety and audit standardsAct as the Line Quality Lead, keeping the area audit‑ready at all timesRun line start‑ups and changeovers in line with SOPs and agreed proceduresMonitor product quality, target weights, temper index checks and right‑first‑time standardsEnsure accurate completion of all production, quality, labour and stock documentationControl stock movements between areas and verify production and system accuracyIdentify and address non‑conformances, escalating issues where appropriateCoordinate labour and communicate clear expectations for each shiftRaise and document engineering or data issues and support continuous improvement projectsExperience working in an FMCG environment, ideally within food manufacturingExperience working with Critical Control Points (CCPs) and completing quality paperwork in a food manufacturing environmentComfortable using production systems, computers and standard factory softwareGood people skills and able to work effectively with others on the shop floorNumerate, with the ability to work accurately with figures and production dataAble to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors and support functions15 days holiday entitlement1.5% company-matched employee pension planDeath in service benefitCycle to work scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)Employee Assistance ProgrammeLir Chocolates produces a broad range of speciality chocolates under the Lir brand, as well as for major retail customers and other famous chocolate brands, all from our factory in Navan. We have three advanced production lines across two buildings, specialising in high-precision chocolate technologies such as panning, one-shot depositing, spinning, spraying, and decorative transfers. Our factory environment combines automated systems with artisan hand-finishing, creating unique packaging formats that add complexity and challenge to line design and maintenanceLir Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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