Production Supervisor

About this job

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. Requirements • 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. Benefits 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 #IND