Lead Operator

ISS Recruitment & HR Services; Naas; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health insurance

On-site parking

Training and development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

ISS Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Lead Production Operator for a busy food manufacturing site in the Naas area. The role involves coordinating daily production activities, ensuring targets are met and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have leadership potential with opportunities to progress to a Team Leader role; you will support operatives, maintain production records, and contribute to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or fast-paced production environment.
• Leadership potential with the ability to guide others.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good communication skills to support and guide team members.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and assist with planning weekly schedules.
• Ensure production lines operate efficiently and targets are met.
• Monitor processes to ensure products meet specifications.
• Oversee preparation of ingredients and materials for runs.
• Support and guide operatives for smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Assist with site audits and ensure food safety compliance.
• Ensure machinery is operated safely per procedures.
• Identify and report maintenance issues with Production Manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
• Contribute ideas to improve production efficiency and processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet production demands, including busy periods.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Flexibility

Independent work

Job description

ISS Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Lead Production Operator on behalf of a well-established and busy food manufacturing company based in the Naas area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Production Operator who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating daily production activities, ensuring production targets are achieved and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and efficiency.

The company is keen to identify an individual with strong leadership potential, with opportunities to progress into a Team Leader position in the near future.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and assist with planning weekly production schedules.

• Ensure production lines operate efficiently and daily targets are achieved.

• Monitor production processes to ensure products are manufactured and packed to the required specifications.

• Oversee the preparation of ingredients and materials for upcoming production runs.

• Support and guide production operatives to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

• Assist with site audits and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

• Ensure machinery and equipment are operated safely and in accordance with company procedures.

• Identify and report maintenance issues, working closely with the Production Manager to minimise downtime.

• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.

• Contribute ideas and improvements to enhance production efficiency and processes.

• Demonstrate flexibility to meet production requirements, particularly during busy periods or unexpected downtime.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or fast-paced production environment.

• Experience as a Lead Operator, Senior Production Operator or similar would be an advantage.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• Good communication skills and the confidence to support and guide other team members.

• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.

• Ability to work independently, use initiative and solve problems effectively.

• A positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to take on additional responsibility.

• Ambition to progress into a Team Leader or supervisory position.

Working Hours

The role will operate on one of the following schedules:

• Monday to Thursday:6:00am - 4:30pm

• Monday to Friday:6:00am - 2:30pm

Some flexibility to work weekends will be required depending on production demands.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Pension scheme.

• Health insurance.

• Free on-site parking.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Excellent potential for progression to Team Leader in the short term.