Steel Department Operator & Team Lead

Steel Department Operator & Team Leader As a Steel Department Operator & Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operations and continuous management of moulding machines, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production to meet customer demands. Your responsibilities will span both operational execution and team leadershipensuring safety, productivity, and continuous improvement across your area. For You : Full-time permanent role. €40,000 - €45,000 DOE. 22 days annual leave. Company pension scheme at 10%, life assurance, and more. Located in West Wicklow. Join a busy and high preforming team. Further your own experience and career. Key Responsibilities : Oversee daily manufacturing activities according to the weekly production plan. Ensure accurate tool changes, machine settings, and product quality. Monitor production outputs to meet order requirements and maintain appropriate stock levels. Identify and resolve tooling issues promptly. Ensure accurate use of setting sheets to maintain efficiency and stock control. Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality systems, and company standards. Lead 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives to promote workplace organisation and efficiency. Maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies. Address and escalate any potential safety concerns promptly. Support and enforce health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and SOP training. Lead, motivate, and develop team members to meet performance targets and department goals. Manage training plans and Conduct annual performance reviews Act as the main point of contact for the departments daily operations. Drive improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, and safety (e.g., Lean, 5S, COEF). Key Requirements : Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment is essential. Previous pressing experience. Previous leadership or team lead experience in production preferred. Exposure to lean manufacturing principles. Ability to read technical drawings. Working knowledge of steel production and moulding machinery. Comfortable using IT systems (MS Office, SAP). Ability to meet tight deadlines For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nikki Moloney or call Osborne Recruitment on . If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDNMOLONEY #INDOSB1