Dynamic Shift Production Leader in Dairy Manufacturing

Kinisla Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health care

Matched pension scheme

Benefits platform with discounts

Job summary

Kinisla is seeking a Shift Production Manager for their Charleville facility in Ireland. You will lead the shift production operations, oversee a fast-paced, GMP environment, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and efficiency.

This 12-hour rotating shift role involves day and night coverage with responsibilities spanning team leadership, performance management, and cross-functional coordination to meet customer orders on time and at target costs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in a high-volume GMP manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline desirable.
• Strong IT skills including SAP and Lean methodologies.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a large shift team and manage day-to-day production operations.
• Instil a Safety First, Quality Always approach and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct 1-2-1s, appraisals, coaching, and manage absence and performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and auditory standards are met and monitored.
• Drive cost control in output, quality, yield, labour, and waste.
• Coordinate with other functions to meet production planning and delivery targets.
• Apply lean techniques to exceed productivity, efficiency and quality goals.
• Report and address plant or machinery breakdowns with maintenance.
• Ensure internal delivery processes support dispatch windows.
• Lead follow-up and lessons learned after customer concerns.
• Identify root causes and implement robust countermeasures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Food Science degree (desirable)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Lean processes

Job description

Kinisla is seeking a Shift Production Manager for their Charleville facility in Ireland. You will lead the shift production operations, oversee a fast-paced, GMP environment, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and efficiency.

This 12-hour rotating shift role involves day and night coverage with responsibilities spanning team leadership, performance management, and cross-functional coordination to meet customer orders on time and at target costs.