Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing (Rotating Shifts)

Location: Co. Louth / North Leinster
Industry: Engineering / Fabrication / Manufacturing

Our client, a well‑established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation, is currently seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on shop‑floor leader with a background in fabrication or heavy engineering to step into a key operational role within a structured, safety‑focused environment.

The Role

Reporting to senior production management, the Shift Supervisor will have full responsibility for leading and motivating production teams across multiple manufacturing areas. You will be accountable for shift performance, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and delivery.

This is a rotating shift position, suited to candidates comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily production targets while ensuring customer delivery commitments are met
• Lead shift handovers and daily operational meetings, communicating KPIs, priorities and corrective actions
• Manage workflow through effective allocation of labour, materials and resources across the shop floor
• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain high standards of product quality while controlling operational costs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with LEAN manufacturing principles
• Support preventative maintenance planning and coordination
• Lead, coach and develop team members to create a high‑performance, flexible workforce
• Manage operational HR matters including timekeeping, holidays and disciplinary issues
• Champion Health & Safety on shift, ensuring incidents and near‑misses are reported in line with site procedures
• Promote and maintain 6S / housekeeping standards across the production floor

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally engineering or fabrication
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and production documentation
• Exposure to LEAN manufacturing principles is highly desirable
• Knowledge of welding processes (MIG / TIG) and blast & paint operations an advantage
• Crane and forklift experience beneficial
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills
• Hands‑on, practical approach with the ability to lead from the shop floor

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime
• Strong benefits package including pension, healthcare and income protection
• Long‑term, stable role within a growing engineering business
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key operational leadership position