Production Supervisor (Evening Shift)

CareerWise Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment in Galway seeks a Production Supervisor (Evening Shift) for a client in the manufacturing sector. You will lead a shift from 4:30pm to 2:30am (Mon-Wed) and 4:30pm to 1:30am (Thu), ensuring safe, compliant, and timely production.

You will drive training, staff development, and performance management while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across functions on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong people management experience including coaching and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop employees while fostering a positive team culture.
• Experience collaborating across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies within the shift.
• Ensure product manufactured to Quality standards and GMP.
• Train and document staff competencies and cross-training.
• Develop and implement training programmes for workforce flexibility.
• Achieve OTIF production targets within budget and schedule.

Skills

People management

Change leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

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A Production Supervisor (Evening Shift) is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client.

• Mon - Wed 4:30pm to 2:30am & Thursday 4:30pm to 1:30am.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Mon - Wed 4:30pm to 2:30am & Thursday 4:30pm to 1:30am.
• 4 EVENINGS PER WEEK - 39 hour working week.

Role of this position

• Ensure compliance with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures and take responsibility for all health and safety matters within the assigned shift.
• Ensure that product is manufactured to the Quality standards required by our customers through compliance and GMP
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained, competent in their roles, and that all training activities are accurately documented and maintained.
• Develop and implement training programmes that maximise cross-training, workforce flexibility, and operational capability while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Ensure production volume requirements are achieved On Time in Full (OTIF), within budget, and in accordance with the required production schedule mix.
• Effectively manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, development, performance monitoring, and the implementation of appropriate performance management actions where necessary.
• Encourage open, two-way communication regarding individual, team, and company objectives through regular team meetings and daily engagement on the production floor.
• Develop operational plans in collaboration with the Production manager to ensure alignment with site objectives and the overall Operations strategy.
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration between Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement that supports the Quality Policy, Quality Management System, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain visual management systems to support operational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong people management experience, including coaching, employee development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, engage, and develop employees while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other support functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering results through effective leadership in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational performance.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple competing demands.
• High level of attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong team-working skills with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.