Production Supervisor

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor for a well-established manufacturing operation in Cork. You will plan and oversee daily production, lead ~40 employees across packing lines, and work with the Production Planner to meet despatch schedules.

You will ensure high quality, compliance with GMP+, UFAS, NASC and Department of Agriculture, manage changeovers, control costs, and drive a right-first-time culture while delivering on customer service targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a sizeable production/manufacturing team.
• Experience with high-volume packing and frequent product changeovers.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing compliance (GMP+, UFAS, NASC or Dept. of Agriculture).
• Track record meeting production, despatch, quality and customer service targets.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership; able to motivate and develop operators.
• Ability to manage labour costs, inventory and performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and ensure the smooth running of daily production and operational activities across all production rooms.
• Lead and support approximately 40 employees across packing lines, working closely with the Production Planner and Line Leads.
• Ensure finished materials are manufactured to the highest quality standards and meet production and despatch schedules.
• Manage multiple daily changeovers across a product range.
• Maintain strong compliance with GMP+, UFAS, NASC and Department of Agriculture requirements, in conjunction with the Quality Department.
• Ensure products are used in rotation and within their stated shelf life.
• Monitor inventory, despatch performance and OTIF targets, maintaining a minimum level of 95%.
• Manage labour costs within budget and support the achievement of monthly invoicing targets.
• Promote a “right first time” culture and reduce customer complaints through strong quality and service delivery.
• Identify training needs and support the ongoing development of Operators in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, Sales Managers, customers and other key stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for the recruitment, retention and engagement of Operators.
• Continuously review processes and identify opportunities to improve operational and customer service performance.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

High-volume production

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

GMP+

UFAS

NASC

Department of Agriculture

Job description

• Join a well-established manufacturing operation with responsibility for a large-scale production team.
• Work across 11 packing lines and a diverse product range
• Take ownership of production performance, quality, compliance, customer service and team development.

About Your New Job

As Production Supervisor, you will:

• Plan, oversee and ensure the smooth running of daily production and operational activities across all production rooms.
• Lead and support approximately 40 employees across packing lines, working closely with the Production Planner and Line Leads.
• Ensure finished materials are manufactured to the highest quality standards and meet production and despatch schedules.
• Manage multiple daily changeovers across a product range
• Maintain strong compliance with GMP+, UFAS, NASC and Department of Agriculture requirements, in conjunction with the Quality Department.
• Ensure products are used in rotation and within their stated shelf life.
• Monitor inventory, despatch performance and OTIF targets, maintaining a minimum level of 95%.
• Manage labour costs within budget and support the achievement of monthly invoicing targets.
• Promote a “right first time” culture and reduce customer complaints through strong quality and service delivery.
• Identify training needs and support the ongoing development of Operators in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, Sales Managers, customers and other key stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for the recruitment, retention and engagement of Operators.
• Continuously review processes and identify opportunities to improve operational and customer service performance.

The role operates on a day shift from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Additional duties may be assigned by the CEO or Director of Site Operations.

What Skills You Need

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role, with responsibility for leading a sizeable team.
• Experience managing high-volume production, packing operations and frequent product changeovers.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing compliance, ideally including GMP+, UFAS, NASC or Department of Agriculture requirements.
• Demonstrable experience meeting production, despatch, quality and customer service targets.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style, with the ability to motivate, train and develop production employees.
• The ability to manage labour costs, inventory and operational performance effectively.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary, with flexibility for a candidate bringing particularly strong and relevant experience.
• A Monday-to-Friday day-shift schedule, working from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with significant responsibility for production, quality, compliance and team performance