Agri Plant Team Lead

Location: Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

FRS Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a leading Irish agribusiness for an Agri Plant Team Lead to join their operation in Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator, production professional, or agricultural team member looking to take the next step into a leadership position. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting plant operations, leading a small team, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

The Role

As Agri Plant Team Lead, you will oversee day-to-day plant activities, coordinate production operations, and provide leadership and support to the wider team. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced agricultural or production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support the plant team on a daily basis.
• Allocate workloads and prioritise tasks to meet production targets.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• Operate and oversee processing equipment and plant machinery.
• Monitor product quality and ensure operational standards are maintained.
• Support stock management, storage operations, and materials handling.
• Operate forklifts and loading equipment where required.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Who Should Apply?

This role would suit candidates from a variety of agricultural and production backgrounds, including:

• Feed Mill Operators
• Grain Store Operators
• Seed Plant Operatives
• Agri Production Operatives
• Mill Operators
• Agricultural Contractors
• Co-op and Agri Merchant Employees
• Food Production Operators
• Manufacturing Operatives
• Warehouse or Plant Operatives looking to progress into a leadership role

We welcome applications from individuals who have strong operational experience and are looking to take the next step in their career, even if they have not previously held a formal supervisory position.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within an agricultural, grain, feed, seed, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach to leadership.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Overtime at time and a half
• Regular working hours Mon - Fri 08.00 - 17.30 (Can expect overtime during peak harvest months also)
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to progress within a leading Irish agribusiness.
• Supportive team environment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Bike to Work Scheme.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced operator or production professional looking to take the next step into a team leadership role within the agricultural sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through FRS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.