Production Supervisor, Dublin Pike

Production Shift Supervisor– Chemical Manufacturing

Dublin 12 | Rotating Shift Pattern (3 cycle Mon to Fri)

Cpl are delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally recognised leader within the Chemical Manufacturing sector, who are currently seeking to hire an experienced Production Shift Supervisor for their high-volume manufacturing facility based in Ballyfermot, Dublin 12.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader with experience in a highly regulated process manufacturing environment to join a well-established international organisation offering excellent career progression, advanced manufacturing exposure, and a market-leading salary and benefits package.

A key requirement for this role is that candidates will hold a 3rd level qualification in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Process Engineering, or another Chemistry-related discipline. Due to the complexity of the chemical manufacturing processes and the technical nature of the operation, this academic background is considered essential for success in the position.

The successful candidate will join a rotating 3-cycle shift pattern:

Day Shift– Monday to Friday

Evening Shift– Monday to Friday

Night Shift– Monday to Thursday only

What’s on Offer

Market leading base salary

Annual bonus 10% of base salary

Healthcare– fully paid for employee, spouse and dependents

The Role Reporting directly to the Plant Operations Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Head of Continuous Improvement&Process Excellence, the Production Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading and coordinating all shift production activities to ensure operational targets, safety standards, quality metrics and manufacturing KPIs are consistently achieved.

This position plays a critical leadership role within the site manufacturing operation and will involve driving production performance, continuous improvement initiatives, employee engagement and operational excellence across the plant.

The successful candidate will lead a team operating within a technically advanced chemical manufacturing environment and will be expected to optimise manufacturing processes, minimise downtime and support ongoing process improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and coordinate all production activities during shift operations

Ensure production schedules and manufacturing targets are achieved safely and efficiently

Drive operational performance across throughput, downtime reduction, waste reduction and changeover improvements

Maintain full compliance with all Health&Safety, Environmental, Quality and operational procedures

Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Develop and motivate production teams to maximise engagement and performance

Work closely with Planning, Quality, Warehousing, Engineering and Process Excellence teams to achieve site objectives

Monitor and report on production KPIs and daily operational performance

Ensure all shift documentation, production records and site reports are accurately maintained

Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction initiatives

Support engineering, maintenance and site service activities during shift operations

Participate in operational improvement projects and manufacturing efficiency programmes

Ensure adherence to GMP, BRC or other regulated manufacturing standards where applicable

Candidate Requirements

A 3rd level qualification is essential in one of the following disciplines:

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering with strong chemical/process manufacturing exposure

Another Chemistry or Process Manufacturing related discipline

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production leadership or supervisory role within a regulated process manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of complex chemical manufacturing processes is essential

Previous experience within industries such as:

Chemical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Food&Beverage Processing

Brewing / Distilling

GMP Controlled Manufacturing Environments

Proven people leadership and team management experience

Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives

Lean / Six Sigma certification or practical experience highly desirable

Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and operational performance management

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shift manufacturing environment

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and SAP experience desirable

Health&Safety qualification would be advantageous

Project Management experience would also be beneficial

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