Production Team leader Weekend Shift

Nelipak Corp; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Galway is seeking a Production Team Leader to lead the production team, ensuring productivity and compliance with GMP and ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to foster positive employee relations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on production efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and ISO quality standards.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize the production team to meet production goals.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Review manufacturing issues and report to the Supervisor.
• Carry out performance appraisals and manage employee relations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ISO Quality standards

GMP

Job description

Posted: 23rd July, 2025

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Galway, Ireland

Purpose

The Production Team Leader will be responsible for organizing and leading a team in an efficient and effective manner to ensure production plan is met and report on same. S/he will be responsible for meeting productivity, efficiency, quality and EHS targets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Promote compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Responsible for throughput, labor efficiency and quality metrics
• Review throughput and implementation of lean principles in line with continuous improvement objectives
• Focus will be to manage positive employee relations and develop team-versatility
• Maintain all GMP and quality system requirements
• Ensure scheduled Skill and Procedure training is carried out on time, evaluate effectiveness and maintain all associated records
• Review and report manufacturing issues to the Supervisor on a daily basis
• Utilise in-house IS systems to track and report on key metrics identified e.g. batch analysis, OEE
• People Management – Carry out performance appraisals, counselling and disciplinary etc.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives where performance is below expectation
• Daily Rota for your team ensuring resources, works orders and material are in place
• Close production works orders in Online Folders and Syspro
• Booking stock to inventory and maintenance of daily production log
• Opening Works Orders in Pragma
• On the line to cover breaks / absenteeism etc.
• CAPA investigation and completion
• Arrangement of Post Pack audits & Inspections and record keeping for same
• Updates on packing instructions in NQMS

Key requirements for Role include

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
• Strong Systems knowledge
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO Quality standards and production processes
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability
• Decision-making and Reporting skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

FOR INTERESTED APPLICANTS: If you are interested in this position, please send a brief cover letter, resume, please state the job title applying for and any other relevant material for the candidacy to [e-mail]. Thank you!