Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - Co. Kerry I am recruiting for a Production Shift Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturer of healthcare components in County Kerry. This is a full-time, permanent position with a high-volume manufacturer operating 24/7, specialising in insert injection moulding, silicone moulding, and automated assembly. The role focuses on supervising and managing operatives, prioritising tasks, and ensuring efficient production within a fast-paced and busy environment. Hands-on experience with machinery, including assisting with mould changeovers, machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and related tasks are essential for the role. Purpose of the Role: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production output, supervising operatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and product specifications. A key focus of the role is maintaining the highest quality standards, with all products meeting documented specifications. This position also carries responsibility for workplace safety, ensuring that all activities are conducted in line with company procedures and Irish legislation. The Production Supervisor will ensure the smooth operation of production machines on the shift, which includes troubleshooting, fine-tuning processes, fixing machine breakdowns, and setting up or removing moulds. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong technical background, ideally as a fitter or mechanic by trade. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with injection moulding machines is a distinct advantage. Hardworking, adaptable, and proactive, with the ability to prioritise tasks. Resilient and able to meet challenges head-on. Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills. Self-starter with the initiative to work independently in a fast-paced, varied environment. Flexible and willing to work early or late shifts when required. Duties are as follows: Produce the product according to agreed Quality standards and specifications. Maximise Output without compromising quality. Mould changeovers, machine maintenance, fix breakdowns, fault finding and process optimisation. Supervise, motivate and develop employees to achieve maximum output to a standard that complies with specifications and standards. Train employees so that they can carry out their responsibilities and also ensure that training is refreshed where required. Responsible for recording training. Manage employees in a fair and reasonable manner and refer all disciplinary matters to management. Complete performance appraisals of operatives. Comply with company policy and procedures and ensure that all cleanroom and hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times. Responsible for safe work environment and ensure all safety rules and regulations are complied with. Provide Safety training to employees under direct control. Organise and plan production to ensure that it is achieved in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely fashion. Monitor and review: Product quality - ensuring that all sampling and testing is performed, Production output, Reject levels, Non-conforming product produced, Operator performance. Ensure adequate raw materials are in the system for the duration of shift and the start of the next shift. Effective and informative Shift handovers. Salary is open to negotiation based on experience At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services. See our website for more details. Privacy Policy: By applying for this role you are agreeing that your details will be stored in our database and may be considered for similar future positions. For more info see Skills: manufacturing supervisory GMP SOP Benefits: negotiable