Lead Production Supervisor – Lean & CI (Flexible Hours)

Abbott; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Life Insurance

Disability (Short Term)

Disability (Long Term)

Flexible working

Carers leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Abbott Kilkenny is seeking a Shift Supervisor to drive production targets and continuous improvement at our Kilkenny site. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, champion lean practices, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across shifts.

You will coach performance, maintain production records, and foster a high‑performance culture aligned with Abbott policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high visibility with production staff and involve them in problem solving.
• Develop a high‑performance team with strong morale and performance.
• Coach and provide performance feedback to support development.
• Monitor production schedules and resolve scheduling issues.
• Ensure product quality through standard work and training.
• Provide training to improve standard work, 5S, and housekeeping.
• Lead continuous improvement and encourage staff to improve processes.
• Maintain records of time and production data.
• Communicate daily with staff about performance and safety.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

NFQ Level 7

Job description

Abbott Kilkenny is seeking a Shift Supervisor to drive production targets and continuous improvement at our Kilkenny site. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, champion lean practices, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across shifts.

You will coach performance, maintain production records, and foster a high‑performance culture aligned with Abbott policies and standards.