Production Shift Team Leader

R.T.Lane Recruiting Talent

Waterford

Here at RT Lane recruitment we are hiring a Production Shift Team Leader for our Client in Kilkenny/Waterford. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the cutting edge of the food Industry. Please contact Tom on 022 26006 or pass over your cv for consideration to tom@rtlanerecruitment.ie and we would be delighted to discuss this role further. Key Responsibilities Maintain work flow through tactical management of the production process and associated processes and systems. Responsible for the execution of the production plan on a 24/7/365 basis. Act as key decision maker in relation to production impacting decisions within a shift and escalate issues to appropriate support or management personnel where necessary. Act as a key point of authority for all team members, and resolve any people related issues that may arise on your shift. Lead the daily shift handover meeting, ensure meeting objectives are met and all participants are actively contributing. Maximise team understanding in relation to performance against KPIs. Drive team performance through feedback, coaching, counselling and training team members and coordinating systems, policies, and procedures to optimise multi-skilling across the team. Working with maintenance team, agree priorities relating to maximising plant performance during and across shifts. Ensure standardised procedures are enforced and adhered to, and address any areas of under-performance or non-conformance. Promote a culture of excellence by ensuring all product is made to defined quality standards and meets the customer specification. Support the development and implementation quality service standards in the context of Belview’s Quality Management System (QMS) by championing quality, hygiene and cleaning standards within the team. Ensure that quality documentation is completed and signed by the appropriate person and is up to date at all times. Contribute to the development of site culture and act as role model for Plant values and behaviours. Champion and instil a culture of continuous improvement based on LEAN Manufacturing principles. Monitor Effluent plant performance and environmental compliance to ensure that it does not exceed licensing parameters. As a member of the plant management team, promote a safety culture within the plant through leading by example and ensuring that all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to and EHS regulatory compliance standards are met. Role Requirements A third level qualification in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline. 2 years minimum manufacturing experience in a similar role preferably in a food/drinks environment with proven experience in managing and motivating a team. Experience in operating within, and delivering on, the highest quality standards in the manufacturing sector. Results driven, customer focused with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment. Excellent leadership and communication skills and the ability to nurture and develop employees. Track record in decision-making and ability to work on own initiative. Ability to modify style to engage effectively with different people. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2524 days ago