Job Description
Working only on Evening Shift, the Shift Leader provides leadership, guidance and assistance to Team Leaders and staff on a given shift. This will include communicating production requirements to all necessary staff, identifying training needs and opportunities, promoting a safe working environment, providing feedback on staff performance. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support to Team Leaders and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff. Main activities : Proactively promote, observe and implement adherence to health, safety, quality and environmental procedures Foster a respectful, inclusive continuous improvement culture Plan a production schedule for the job Implement and control the production schedule Review and adjust the schedule where needed Make adjustments to manpower plan to achieve required packing requirements Determine the material resources required Manage human and material resources to meet production targets Maintain standard operating procedures for production operations Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems Determine and implement improvements to the production process Prepare and maintain production reports Monitor and review staff performance, including lateness and absence Dealing with HR related issues. Authorise shift payroll Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including QHSE, Human Resources, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Finance Dealing with HR issues around performance, attendance, Qualifications and Requirements for the Role 2 years + experience in a management role with a sizeable team in a production environment is desirable. Third level qualification in a related field is desirable Proficient in Microsoft Suite Demonstrate ability to supervise General Operatives and manage resources effectively A very good knowledge and understanding of the launder production process from soil intake to end of line At least 2 years experience in a leadership role required. Knowledge The incumbent must have knowledge in the following areas: production management technical aspects of the process delegation mentoring and coaching an understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures Skills supervisory skills and leadership team building skills basic counselling skills effective verbal and listening communications skills computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs at a proficient level time management skills critical thinking and problem solving skills planning and organizing attention to detail decision-making conflict management Ability to multitask If you are interested in this role please contact Jennifer in our Kilkenny office and apply through the link provided. Skills: production lead management