Manufacturing Supervisor Chemicals industry in D12

About the Position

Cpl are delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally recognised leader within the Chemical Manufacturing sector, who are currently seeking to hire an experienced Production Shift Supervisor for their high-volume manufacturing facility based in Ballyfermot, Dublin 12. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader with experience in a highly regulated process manufacturing environment to join a well-established international organisation offering excellent career progression, advanced manufacturing exposure, and a market-leading salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate all production activities during shift operations
• Ensure production schedules and manufacturing targets are achieved safely and efficiently
• Drive operational performance across throughput, downtime reduction, waste reduction and changeover improvements
• Maintain full compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and operational procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and motivate production teams to maximise engagement and performance
• Work closely with Planning, Quality, Warehousing, Engineering and Process Excellence teams to achieve site objectives
• Monitor and report on production KPIs and daily operational performance
• Ensure all shift documentation, production records and site reports are accurately maintained
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction initiatives
• Support engineering, maintenance and site service activities during shift operations
• Participate in operational improvement projects and manufacturing efficiency programmes
• Ensure adherence to GMP, BRC or other regulated manufacturing standards where applicable

Requirements

• A 3rd level qualification in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering with strong chemical/process manufacturing exposure, or another Chemistry or Process Manufacturing related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production leadership or supervisory role within a regulated process manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of complex chemical manufacturing processes
• Previous experience within industries such as: Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Food & Beverage Processing, Brewing / Distilling, GMP Controlled Manufacturing Environments
• Proven people leadership and team management experience
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or practical experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and operational performance management
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shift manufacturing environment
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and SAP experience desirable
• Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous
• Project Management experience would also be beneficial

We Offer

• Market leading base salary
• 30% shift premium
• Annual bonus 10% of base salary
• Pension (10% employer contribution)
• Healthcare – fully paid for employee, spouse and dependents

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and HR services company, providing a wide range of services to both job seekers and employers. With a strong presence in Ireland and the UK, Cpl is dedicated to helping individuals find the right career opportunities and assisting companies in finding the best talent.

If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity for a Production Shift Supervisor within the Chemical Manufacturing sector, please submit your CV for immediate review or contact [email protected]. I will review the CV and reply back to you within 48 hours.