Production Supervisor

Brachot; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brachot is seeking an experienced production supervisor to oversee daily activities, ensuring schedules are met and safety is prioritized. You will coordinate with Quality Control, Maintenance and Supply Chain to optimize production flow and maintain high standards.

The role requires strong people management, excellent time management, and a proactive problem-solving approach. On-site work and collaboration with multiple departments are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent time management and flexibility.
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of people management.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and follow through to completion.
• Good interpersonal skills, building strong working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production activities to ensure schedules are met.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules as needed to address issues or delays.
• Monitor consumables and relay information with purchasing.
• Supervise on-site contractors for production and maintenance.
• Coordinate collections of finished goods and deliveries.
• Promote health and safety in every aspect of the job.
• Ensure problems are solved effectively, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Plan, control and organise all maintenance activities, internal, external, and contractors.
• Drive production efficiencies through the production function where possible.
• Work with site management and other departments; be a team player with good communications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Analytical skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Yearly rate of pay TBC, depending on experience Hours of Work per Week 39 Annual Leave 22 days per year Pension 5% employer contribution Sick Pay 5 days per year Normal Hours Monday – Thursday 7.30am to 4:30pm Friday – 7.30am to 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production activities to ensure schedules are met.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Quality Control, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules as needed to address any issues or delays.
• Monitor consumables and relay information with purchasing (packaging/cutting/power tools)
• Supervise on-site contractors for production and maintenance.
• Coordinate collections of finished goods (pallets/slabs/blocks).
• Coordinate deliveries with purchasing and maintenance/stores.
• Promote health and safety in every aspect of job.
• Ensure that problems are solved effectively, efficiently, and in a cost effectively manner.
• Ensure all works are carried out to the best standards, policies and procedures.
• Plan, control and organise all maintenance activities, internal, external, and contractors.
• Drive production efficiencies through the production function where possible.
• Work with site Management team, working with other departments, and be a good team player, with good communications.

Skills

• Minimum of 2-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent time management and flexibility.
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of people management.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and follow through to completion.
• Good Interpersonal skills, building strong working with relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.