Shift Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Macroom; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the food industry is seeking a Shift Manager for its location in Ireland. This role involves leading the Shift Team to achieve production targets while ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have management experience in food manufacturing and proficiency with systems like SAP and MES. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management/supervisory role in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice.
• Ability to train and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift Team to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Ensure the highest standards of product quality and hygiene.
• Monitor and control costs to ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Management experience in food manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Education

Third-level qualification in a related field

Tools

SAP

MES

Scada

Job description

Shift Manager

About Your New Employer

Join a leading global company in the food industry, committed to quality, innovation, and excellence.

About Your New Job

As the Shift Manager, you will:

• Lead the Shift Team to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity, and hygiene.
• Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice.
• Monitor and control costs to ensure budget adherence.
• Ensure safe working practices for the team, contractors, and visitors.
• Train and manage the team to work in a safe, quality-conscious, and effective manner.
• Maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels.
• Ensure all work areas and equipment are regularly and properly maintained for optimum performance.
• Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution and improve product quality and process/system efficiencies.
• Liaise with QA & QC, logistics, technical, and maintenance teams to achieve optimum results.
• Be responsible for internal controls as assigned by the Internal Controller.
• Interface with HR regarding employee performance/development and any employee relations issues.
• Update relevant HR systems as required.
• Cover for the Production Manager when absent and support the Production Manager in other areas of production.
• Contribute to the overall department performance plan in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation, and Environment.
• Drive correct usage, maintenance, and development of all production systems.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management/supervisory role in the food manufacturing industry.
• A third-level qualification in a related field is desirable.
• Experience with SAP/MES/Scada is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Career progression within a global leader in the food industry.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or call me, Rohan, on 021 484 5130, or email me at [e-mail]. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.