Production Supervisor
Kepak is a leading food company with 15 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.
The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.
At Kepak Ballybay, we're looking for a motivated and people-focused Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production operations, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in delivering quality products in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
As Production Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while creating a positive and engaged working environment for your team.
Working Hours & Shifts
This role will work on a 4 day working shift pattern which will include both morning and evening shift
Monday - Saturday
Morning Shift: 5am-3:15pm
Evening Shift: 3:15pm - 12:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to specification.
- Drive high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production teams to maximise performance and engagement.
- Track key KPIs including output, efficiency, waste, downtime, and quality.
- Work closely with maintenance, planning, and warehouse teams to support operational success.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost control.
- Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, FMCG, or a similar production environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and production systems.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
What can we offer you?
- Company Pension
- Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
- Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
- Subsidised canteen onsite
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