Production Supervisor

The Kepak Group are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Production Supervisor position in our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan. McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is probably the oldest traditional pig slaughtering processing and bacon curing company in Ireland.

JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Production Manager

The Production Supervisor in McCarrens is responsible for productivity efficiency and ensures smooth running of the production process so the company meets the targets and delivers the highest quality product in a timely manner. The Production Supervisor in McCarrens drives a continuous improvement culture within their addition to this the Production Supervisor creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high motivation and engagement within the production team and across the company. Moreover the Production Supervisor ensures that all employees are treated with dignity fairness and respect.

Key Contacts/Relationships - Internal:

Site Senior Management Team Managers & Supervisors in production areas Maintenance Manager HR Manager Technical Manager Quality Manager & Team members Supply Chain Manager Health Safety & Environmental Manager.

Key Contacts/Relationships - External:

Contractors Suppliers Manufacturers Customers and Auditors Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily work operations and provide direction to the Boning Hall and Operations team
• As the Supervisor you are required to have the factory audit ready at all times
• To train any new staff that come into the factory as per company SOPs as the textbook and notify all staff of any changes that may occur to their working week (Saturday work/working on after work)
• Interacts with internal and external customers by meeting regularly responding to requests and explaining procedures
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (CCPs Food Safety and Quality SOP)
• Leading and motivating operatives and team leaders/chargehands to achieve KPIs to the best of their ability
• Develop operatives by securing appropriate training assigning progressively challenging tasks applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal performance reviews.
• Monitor and improve line / equipment capacity to meet business needs.
• Liaise with and collaborate with the Technical Department to ensure that the product is being produced to the highest levels of quality.
• Suggest improvements for quality where appropriate.
• Implement team meetings and ensure all staff understand their goals and objectives and how they relate to the site business plan.
• Manage all Employee Relations issues in line with good Human Resource practices and engaging directly with the HR Department for guidance and support.
• Maintain employees working time records in compliance with McCarrens standards policies and procedures.
• Develop work schedules with Production Manager for departments by assessing priorities workload and available resources.
• Ensure correct staffing levels are available to meet business needs.
• Report daily to Planning/Operations Manager/Production Manager on adherence to schedule & all other reports required.
• Completion of Manufacturing and packaging batch documentation when needed.
• Proactively managing attendance and absenteeism within the department which includes filling out of all paperwork (AF1 AF2 & AF3).
• Proactively managing H&S within their department which includes filling out any relevant paperwork such as Accident Investigation Report forms reporting near misses and the reporting and of all accidents including photos times etc. and all relevant information. Black books must be carried at all times and must be handed back to the operations manager when full. Internal audits of their area to be carried out on a weekly/monthly basis.
• To be flexible at all times and to rotate stock on a daily basis.
• To ensure that product traceability and record keeping of same is carried out in continuous diligent and accurate manner at all times through both paper records and through the company Emydex system.
• The facilitating of a lean culture and coaching towards this.
• Management of all breaks and to reduce labour costs within your area.

Core KPIs:

• KPIs will be set out and reviewed by the Site Manager for each period defined (month / quarter / year) reflecting achievement of agreed objectives and initiatives.
• Meeting Reporting Deadlines.
• Adherence to Group Policies and Procedures.
• Audit Results (Internal and External).

Skills/Experience:

• Background in food and / or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate a team to be energetic and self-motivated.
• Organisation and leadership abilities.
• Must have a can do attitude and be flexible at all times and manage change.
• Ability to learn quickly have autonomy and a sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and ability to challenge status quo. Problem solving skills.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel Power Point and other common software tools.
• A high level of analytical methodology and time management skills required.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

What can we offer you

• Employee Benefit Platform
• Company Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Free parking
• Staff discount for McCarren Direct
• Permanent Contract #jobsie

Required Experience:

Manager