Production Team Leader

1104036
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cavan
  • Specialism

    Mechanical And Electrical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    €39649

Production Team Leader, Engineering, Manufacturing


Your new company

Hays Recruitment are looking for a Production Team Leader. Our client has specialised in the distribution transformers for almost half a century, they have a wealth of experience and cutting-edge knowledge of both engineering and manufacturing. As recognised experts in their business, our client has the proven technical ability to soar as one of the global market leaders in the industry.

You would be joining a company that provides distribution transformers and solutions to industry and utility companies with increasing specialisation in the renewable energy sector. They provide products that deliver useable energy to businesses, homes, hospitals, and industry every day. Established in 1977, Our client is a privately owned enterprise which has enjoyed substantial double-digit growth in recent years, the company has grown through major expansions to become a market leader in the manufacture of bespoke, quality solutions for the electrical industry.

Your new role


Our client is looking for a Production Team Leader that is looking to grow and develop within the company. Ambition to learn and progress is essential. The role is fulltime on-site. This role will drive area improvements and personal growth of self and others. Our client wants to recruit the leaders of the future. The role of the Team leader is to ensure that their team operates to maximum efficiency and in line with production requirements always prioritising safety and quality. They will oversee people and production management in a safe, clean working environment. The role will operate on shift rotation (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) or night shift (10pm – 6am) Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities include; Safety & Quality Mindset, Adherence to all relevant quality and Health and Safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment and that housekeeping is in order, Critical thinking: Ability to follow production schedules and anticipate and solve problems as they arise, Drive and Planning, Ability to ensure production targets are met and exceeded in the area by organisation, timely material delivery and cross training for operational effectiveness, People Management is the main focus of this role. Motivation, engagement and communication of operators, monitoring Time and Attendance for payroll, holidays and acceptable levels, maintain discipline in safety and quality, Communication, Ability to effectively communicate with other departments, e.g. Design, Logistics, Quality, Shipping, Planning, Purchasing and Management to ensure all issues are dealt with in a timely manner and targets can be achieved.

What you'll need to succeed


Top performers should have 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, be able to track record in achieving targets. A keen understanding of the importance of safety, quality and on-time delivery is a must. Education to leaving cert or equivalent is essential with further training and development an advantage for this role. The candidate should be a natural communicator and influencers as well as forward thinking and solution focused.

What you'll get in return


The successful candidate will get to work in a global company during an exciting period of growth. The client is offering a salary of €39,649 with it increasing to €41,649 after 6 months’ probation. Additional benefits include a pension, health insurance and car allowance.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #1104036

Talk to Ciaran Harrison, the specialist consultant managing this position

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