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:
- 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
- Deputize 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 contact Niamh Cregg
niamh.cregg@collinsmcnicholas.ie
0719149732