VACANCY SHIFT SUPERVISOR Leprino Foods Ltd is seeking to appoint a Shift Supervisor at our Magheralin site. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delegation of duties to his/her team members to ensure the delivery of shift, daily and weekly production goals. Why Leprino Foods? Leprino Foods is the worlds largest Mozzarella producer, and you will have the chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life assurance, enhanced medical coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, there are a range of benefits available when working here. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another. Reporting to the Cheese Production Manager the successful candidate will be required to: Be the first point of contact for their team members, ensuring that there is regular and timely communication with the team and that the majority of issues are dealt with at the team level and where appropriate escalated to the relevant Manager. Provide a first point of contact for other functions outside of normal office hours and to escalate and issues arising. Communicate regularly with the departmental manager on all current and potential future issues. By coaching and motivating, the Team Leader will enable his/her team to achieve agreed performance standards in safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental. Work closely with his/her peer group to deliver the overall aims and objectives of the business. Allocate work, manage staffing levels and ensure attendance, grievance and disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with companys policies and procedures. Ensure that all team training needs are identified, monitored and reviewed and development plans are put in place. Ensure timely and accurate records are maintained of all production adjustments, and that all operational checks are carried out and documented Monitor all process controls on a continuous basis and ensure your team members carry out the necessary adjustments to maintain production within specification and minimise waste. Ensure Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times The successful candidate will have: GCSE pass level in Maths & English. Competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 1 - 3 years recent and relevant experience of shift supervision and team leadership in a production or manufacturing environment, with evidence of having monitored KPIs and introduced initiatives to ensure consistent achievement of production targets. Experience in using standardised work instructions Knowledge of how safe working practices are applied and how a safe place of work (SPOW) can be enhanced through operator inclusivity. Carried out Risk Assessments and hazard elimination. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment where multiple workstations interact together to deliver an efficiently manufactured product. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong leadership and people management skills Possess a calm approach to problem solving and conflict Create and contribute to a high performance culture within the team and strive for excellence Champion continuous improvement Ability to utilise resources effectively Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to prioritise effectively. Track record of having achieved excellence. Track record of being self-motivated. Evidence of a Go and See approach to managing the team/process. Experience of embracing change. If you wish to apply for this role, please send CVs by clicking apply below. Closing date Friday 13th November 2024 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer