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Production Supervisor
Ref No: SD/PS/10/24
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team based at our Ballindrait Mill.
The Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management of production and warehouse staff.
The main duties will include:
- Supervision of staff to ensure all manufacturing, hygiene, quality and health and safety targets are met.
- Overseeing mill and warehouse operations, liaising with Maintenance, Transport and Quality Departments to ensure the safe and efficient running of daily operations.
This is an exciting new opportunity so candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisation skills as well as the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. The individual will have a hands-on approach, will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills and will continually strive for high standards.
The Person:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a manufacturing environment;
- A proven ability to show initiative, lead by example and demonstrate man-management capability;
- A Diploma level qualification (Level 6) in a related discipline;
- Excellent I.T. skills;
- Ideally have a degree level qualification (Level 8) in Agriculture, Science, Food, Manufacturing, Engineering or another related discipline but is not essential;
- Knowledge of animal feeds or the local agricultural industry would be an advantage but is not essential.
Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday with flexibility to work Saturdays if required.
In return the company offers an excellent salary and benefits package which includes 30 days annual leave, company pension, Health & Wellbeing strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes, as well as excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.
(Please do not apply if you require Sponsorship. We currently have No Certificate of Sponsorship available)
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com
Closing date for receipt of CV’s is 5.00pm Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
About Us
Smyths Daleside, one of the most modern mills in Ireland, manufacture high quality animal feeds for ruminant and monogastric animals (Beef, Dairy, Calf, Sheep, Horse, Pig and Poultry). All products are specially designed by some of the top nutritionists in the country and provide essential vitamins.
Smyths Daleside is one of the biggest manufacturing firms in the area and provide employment for 58 people at present with sales from Donegal to Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Monaghan and Cavan, and cover all counties in Northern Ireland.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Smyths Daleside Feeds is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
