Maintenance Supervisor

Cpl Healthcare; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ireland is seeking a Shift Supervisor to manage production activities and supervise operatives. This role requires a hands-on technical background and previous manufacturing experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing production quality, conducting training, and ensuring safety standards compliance. Ideal candidates will have a background as a fitter or mechanic and knowledge of injection moulding. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Technical background, ideally a qualified fitter, mechanic, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Injection moulding experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production to meet agreed quality standards.
• Maximise production output while ensuring quality.
• Supervise, train, and motivate operatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commitment to quality

Safety awareness

Education

Technical background (fitter, mechanic)

Experience in manufacturing

Injection moulding experience

Job description

Overview

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing production activities and supervising all shift operatives to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, product specifications, and safety standards. The role requires a hands-on technical background—ideally a fitter, mechanic, or someone with experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of injection moulding machinery is a distinct advantage.

The supervisor will oversee the smooth operation of production machinery, including troubleshooting, process optimisation, and carrying out mould changeovers. Ensuring high-quality output and meeting production targets are central to this role. The Shift Supervisor is also accountable for maintaining a safe working environment in line with company policies and Irish legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production to meet agreed quality standards and specifications.
• Maximise production output while ensuring product quality is never compromised.
• Carry out mould changeovers, machine maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault-finding, and process optimisation.
• Supervise, train, and motivate operatives to achieve high performance standards. Maintain training records and ensure refresher training is provided where required.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage staff fairly, referring disciplinary matters to management where necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, cleanroom procedures, and hygiene regulations.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, delivering safety training and ensuring compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Plan and organise production to meet targets in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and review:
  • Product quality (sampling and testing),
  • Production output,
  • Reject rates and non-conforming product,
  • Operator performance.
• Ensure sufficient raw materials are available throughout the shift and for handover to the next shift.
• Provide clear and effective shift handovers to ensure continuity of production.

Candidate Profile

• Technical background, ideally a qualified fitter, mechanic, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Injection moulding experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.