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Production Team Lead

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.

niamh.cregg@collinsmcnicholas.ie

0719149732

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