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Production Shift Manager - Whey, Ballyragget
Client: Glanbia
Location: Ballyragget, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: dbde3ab40764
Job Views: 3
Posted: 30.06.2025
Expiry Date: 14.08.2025
Job Description:
Role Profile: This role is based in the Whey Plant Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Production Manager. You'll work in our Whey plant as a Production Shift Manager, working 12-hour shifts across weekdays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
* Ensure adherence to product safety and legality standards, maintaining 100% quality
* Resolve deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
* Communicate proactively with operators through informal discussions and team briefs for timely information flow
* Manage staff roster with the area manager, reviewing production needs and tracking holidays/absenteeism for adequate resourcing
* Act as a cross-plant contact for unforeseen events during night shifts
* Provide feedback on KPI performance through regular communication at 3M Meetings
* Manage area in line with GMP and oversee hygiene audits and external audits when required
* Identify and implement process improvements using lean principles, focusing on innovation and efficiency
* Manage projects and prepare PIRs for capex projects as needed
* Undertake additional duties to meet production and customer needs
* Comply with HR policies in staff management
* Participate in management reporting and meetings
Key Requirements:
* 2–3 years experience in a production environment within a processing industry
* Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong planning skills
* Operational process knowledge, teamwork, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement
* High technical ability and attention to detail
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP; knowledge of IQS/MES is advantageous
* Strong communication skills with stakeholders
* Knowledge of dairy products, processes, and recipes is a plus
* Motivational skills to encourage high performance
* Customer focus and business awareness
* Effective information handling skills
Other:
* Motivated and self-driven
* Excellent influencing skills
* Proactive problem-solving with good analytical and IT skills
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