Production Team Lead

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company that produces materials for various sectors is looking for a motivated Production Team Lead. The successful candidate will oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a GMP environment. This full-time role demands a hands-on leader who can effectively manage team dynamics and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations including equipment setup and packaging.
• Monitor and drive team performance to meet goals.
• Champion safety and quality standards within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Standards

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Education

Relevant qualification or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading producer of materials, ingredients and additives for clients in the Pharma, Med Devices, Food Production, and Industrial sectors, is seeking a motivated Production Team Lead to join their manufacturing team.

The Production Team Lead supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing processes. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating daily production activities, guiding a team to meet performance targets, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a GMP manufacturing environment.

It is a full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, based on their site in County Laois. It is working day and evening shift, rotating weekly.

Responsibilities of the Production Team Lead:

• Lead day-to-day production operations including dispensing, blending, equipment setup, filling, and packaging

• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and support warehouse functions as needed

• Perform plant inspections, respond to alarms, and conduct basic fault-finding and maintenance

• Monitor and drive team performance to meet team goals

• Champion safety and quality standards within the team

• Support investigations (e.g., deviations, CAPAs, change controls) and maintain GMP documentation

• Liaise with cross-functional departments including Quality and Supply Chain

• Assist with training, continuous improvement initiatives, and project support including NPI

• Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role

• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

• Experience in documentation, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools

• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records

• Relevant qualification or diploma preferred

For more info on this role as Production Team Lead, contact Niamh Cregg.

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0719149732