We’re hiring an experienced Production Supervisor to join a fast-paced, high-quality Irish food manufacturing facility in East Cork. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role responsible for overseeing day-to-day production, packing, and cleaning operations ensuring product quality, safety, and team performance on the factory floor.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating teams, meeting daily output targets, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. This is a days-only role (Monday to Friday) with no weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and coordinate production, packing, and hygiene teams to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Lead the food processing line, including grading, sorting, and machine operations.
• Ensure all products are packed, labelled, and processed in compliance with BRC and customer standards.
• Plan and manage shift schedules and team rotas to align with production requirements.
• Act as a point of escalation for day-to-day production challenges.
• Support training and upskilling of operators, promoting cross-functional flexibility and staff development.
• Maintain accurate records through production IT systems and ensure traceability compliance.
• Uphold and promote food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Drive improvements in sustainability, efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives.
Do you have?
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role in a food manufacturing facility in Ireland.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems (e.g. BRC, HACCP, Safe & Legal).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable with production planning, basic reporting, and using factory IT systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
On offer:
• No weekends – Monday to Friday schedule
• Clear career progression path with real opportunities to grow
• Supportive, people-first team culture
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Work for a proudly Irish, sustainability-driven business
If you are interested in hearing more about this career advancing production supervisor job, please apply today by sending your cv and I will phone you to discuss this production supervisor job further.
CONSULTANT: MANDY DEVLIN 086 410 6852
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