Evening Production Supervisor — Lean & CI Champion

CareerWise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor (Evening Shift) for our Galway-based client. You will lead a team of Team Leads and Product Builders to achieve Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and People objectives within a GMP environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and Health & Safety across the shift.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong people management experience including coaching and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Team Leads and Product Builders/General Operatives to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Supply, Safety, and People goals.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and drive safety across the shift.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees; monitor performance and take corrective actions when needed.
• Develop training plans to maximise cross-training and operational flexibility without compromising quality or productivity.
• Maintain OTIF production and adherence to the production schedule within budget.
• Foster open communication and regular team engagement on the production floor.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Lead Kaizen events and Lean initiatives to sustain continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Change management

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor (Evening Shift) for our Galway-based client. You will lead a team of Team Leads and Product Builders to achieve Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and People objectives within a GMP environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and Health & Safety across the shift.