Line Leader - Night Shift

Ballymaguire Foods; Lusk; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

Bally Maguire Foods is seeking a night shift production supervisor for an in-person role at our facility in Ireland. You will lead a team of operatives, monitor line flow and downtime, and ensure tasks are completed to schedule and required standards.

You will enforce HACCP/FSAI requirements, maintain hygiene and allergen controls, and provide on‑the‑job training on machinery and safety practices. A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in production/manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• HACCP and FSAI knowledge; safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing machinery and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, organise and support production operatives to schedule and standards.
• Monitor line flow, output and downtime; address bottlenecks to meet targets.
• Ensure products meet HACCP/FSAI specifications, including allergen handling and traceability.
• Enforce safe working procedures and PPE; complete safety checks and report hazards.
• Provide on-the-job training on machinery, food safety and safe practices.
• Resolve operational issues and liaise with maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Monitor KPIs, report deviations and support waste reduction and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Health & safety awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

*Night shift*

Department: Low Risk, Plant 2.

Job Purpose

At Bally Maguire Foods, we are committed to producing high-quality food products that meet the needs of our customers. We operate in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment where teamwork and a focus on quality are key to our success.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, organise and support production operatives; allocate work and ensure tasks are completed to schedule and required standards.

Production Performance: Monitor line flow, output and downtime; address bottlenecks and take action to achieve daily and weekly production targets.

Quality & Food Safety: Ensure products meet company specifications and applicable HACCP/FSAI requirements, including hygiene, allergen management and traceability.

Health & Safety: Enforce safe working procedures and PPE requirements, complete safety checks and promptly report or address hazards and concerns.

Training & Development: Provide on-the-job training in machinery, raw material handling, food safety, quality and safe working practices.

Problem Solving: Resolve operational issues and liaise with Maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime and maintain equipment performance.

KPIs, Reporting & Improvement: Monitor performance indicators, report issues/deviations to the Production Supervisor/Manager and support waste reduction, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: 2-3 years in production/manufacturing, preferably food; previous team leader or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Food Safety / H&S: Working knowledge of HACCP, FSAI standards, food safety, hygiene and workplace health & safety requirements. Manual Handling, First Aid or Fire Safety training is advantageous.

Technical: Basic knowledge of food manufacturing machinery and processes; equipment operating or troubleshooting experience is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage, motivate, and support a team of operatives. Ability to delegate tasks effectively and ensure team members are focused on achieving production targets.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions to address production issues and minimise downtime.

Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality control and food safety, ensuring that all production activities meet the required standards.

Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure that information is passed between the production team and other departments, as well as with management.

Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and ensure that production targets are met within given deadlines.

Health and Safety Awareness: In-depth knowledge of food safety and workplace safety standards, with the ability to enforce compliance among team members.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing production demands, schedules, and tasks while maintaining high standards of work.

Shift Pattern: 11pm - 8am, 45 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €17.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work night shifts?
• Do you have your own transport?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

In person