Production Shift Supervisor (Note ..knowledge of timber industry not essential for this role)
A long-established, multi-site timber processing and green tech leader operates across Ireland and the UK. The business focuses on sustainable construction, manufacturing diverse wood products, timber homes, and renewable energy solutions. Driven by recent strategic acquisitions, the organization employs over 1,400 people and continues to scale through innovation, advanced technology, and a collaborative work culture.
Principal Objective
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the production operations and quality standards in the manufacturing of the timber frame kits.
The Shift Supervisor will liaise with production and management to ensure hourly and shift production targets are met whilst encouraging/supporting continuous improvement.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience within timber frame, manufacturing, or a production environment, preferably in a supervisory or senior operator capacity
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and workflow management
- Proven ability to coordinate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience identifying and resolving operational or quality issues in real time
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on a shift-based system and adapt to changing production demands
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate production activities across the timber frame factory
- Maximise throughput and efficiency of materials and labour utilisation
- Direct responsibility for people management of the team – recruitment, onboarding, training, development and performance management
- Manage attendance, timekeeping, and general workforce discipline
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team
- Verify all work is carried out in line with health & safety requirements
- Ensure all work complies with established quality control standards through regular checks and monitoring
- Oversee the accuracy of documentation associated with timber frame manufacturing and loading
- Promote a culture of right-first-time quality across the team
- Liaise with maintenance to ensure tasks are completed and to resolve issues efficiently
Essential Competencies
- Experience of timber frame manufacturing
- Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Dependable, flexible
- Flexible approach to working.
- Enthusiastic & self-motivated and ability to motivate the team.
- Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Excellent attention to detail.
Key Performance Measures
- Achievement of hourly and shift production targets
- Production line efficiency and downtime reduction
- Quality performance and reduction in rework
- Team productivity and engagement levels
- Health & safety compliance and incident reduction
- Timeliness and effectiveness of issue escalation
Contract
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, 38.75 hours per week – Shift Rotation
- Working Week: Monday to Friday
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