Production Team Lead

Our client, a leading producer of materials, ingredients and additives for clients in the Pharma, Med Devices, Food Production, and Industrial sectors, is seeking a motivated Production Team Lead to join their manufacturing team.

The Production Team Lead supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing processes. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating daily production activities, guiding a team to meet performance targets, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a GMP manufacturing environment.

It is a full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, based on their site in County Laois. It is working day and evening shift, rotating weekly.

Responsibilities of the Production Team Lead :

Lead day-to-day production operations including dispensing, blending, equipment setup, filling, and packaging

Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and support warehouse functions as needed

Perform plant inspections, respond to alarms, and conduct basic fault-finding and maintenance

Monitor and drive team performance to meet team goals

Champion safety and quality standards within the team

Support investigations (., deviations, CAPAs, change controls) and maintain GMP documentation

Liaise with cross-functional departments including Quality and Supply Chain

Assist with training, continuous improvement initiatives, and project support including NPI

Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required

Requirements :

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role

Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Experience in documentation, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools

Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records

Relevant qualification or diploma preferred

For more info on this role as Production Team Lead, contact Niamh Cregg.