My client is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to lead production operations within a high performing food manufacturing environment. You’ll manage a shift team to meet KPIs across quality, safety, cost, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with all GMP and health & safety standards. This role also acts as support or cover for the Production Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate shift operations to meet production and quality targets
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and GMP standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and employee engagement
- Monitor costs and labour efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Maintenance, HR, Logistics)
- Maintain systems and accurate shift reporting
- Manage and support performance, training, and development of team members
Requirements
- 2+ years’ supervisory or management experience in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and quality standards
- SAP/MES/SCADA experience desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Shift Pattern & Compensation
- 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am — 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off (rotating)
- 10–15% annual performance bonus
- Individual employee cover provided
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please send your profile to Jennifer Barron jbarron@berkley-group.com or call 0214289600.
Berkley Business & Technology is a specialist consultancy, recruiting professionals for organizations throughout Ireland, UK & Europe; for more information go to www.berkley-group.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person