Production Team Lead

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise daily production activities, coordinate workflow, and support a high-performing team in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will monitor performance, uphold quality and safety standards, report on metrics, and drive continuous process improvements to meet deadlines and production targets.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have prior supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate workflow.
• Familiarity with performance tracking and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities.
• Lead, motivate, and support a team to achieve performance targets.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules.
• Identify and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Quality focus

Education

Leadership/Operations certification

Job description

The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a production environment, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role involves leading a team, coordinating workflow, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities
• Lead, motivate, and support a team to achieve performance targets
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, and quality metrics
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules
• Identify and resolve operational issues in a timely manner
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Organisational and planning skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic understanding of production processes and performance metrics

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or operations environment
• Familiarity with performance tracking and reporting systems
• Relevant certification or training in leadership or operations (desirable)