Manfuacturing / Operations Lead, Carlow

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing / Operations Lead in South Co. Kildare / Carlow border. This is a permanent, full time role Fully office based Salary€45,000 - €55,000, DOE Monday - Friday role 8am - 5pm, no shift work Key Responsibilities: Supervise and manage all on-site staff across goods-in, production, storage, and dispatch operations. Organise staff rotas and holiday cover. Liaise with maintenance and electrical personnel to ensure theefficient operation of the plant. Coordinate production planning activities. Manage raw material and packaging stock levels to support production schedules and maintain effective stock rotation. Maintain optimum finished goods stock levels and minimise the risk of products approaching sell-by dates.Achieve and maintain agreed KPI targets. Support the implementation of new plant and equipment alongside the technical team. Maintain a strong understanding of BRC standards, working closely with the quality team on BRC implementation and plant hygiene. Ensure all staff comply with health and safety procedures and standards. Collaborate with quality control on site waste management initiatives. Key Skills: Strong planning and organisational abilities. Effective people management and leadership skills. Good IT proficiency. Qualifications&Experience: Minimum 3 years experience within a food manufacturing environment. Relevant qualification in food science, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline. Experience working with BRC standards. Strong understanding and practical application of HACCP principles. TPBN1_IJ