Production Supervisor

Kepak Group; Ballybay; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Further Education support - You’llhave

Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get

Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Job summary

Kepak Ballybay is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations in a fast-paced meat manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving targets safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards while fostering a positive, engaged team culture.

You will oversee production activities, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with maintenance, planning, and warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement and operational success.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, FMCG, or a similar production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and production systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Drive high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production teams to maximise performance and engagement.
• Track key KPIs including output, efficiency, waste, downtime, and quality.
• Work closely with maintenance, planning, and warehouse teams to support operational success.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HACCP

GMP

Food safety

Quality standards

Problem-solving

Decision-making

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Production systems

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production systems

Job description

Kepak is a leading food company with 15 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.

The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

At Kepak Ballybay, we're looking for a motivated and people-focused Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production operations, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in delivering quality products in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

As Production Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while creating a positive and engaged working environment for your team.

Working Hours & Shifts

Monday - Saturday

Morning Shift: 5am-3:15pm
Evening Shift: 3:15pm - 12:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Drive high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production teams to maximise performance and engagement.
• Track key KPIs including output, efficiency, waste, downtime, and quality.
• Work closely with maintenance, planning, and warehouse teams to support operational success.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost control.

• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, FMCG, or a similar production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and production systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• Subsidised canteen onsite

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