Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside are the leading manufacturer of animal feed in the Northwest of Ireland. For over 155 years, we have been making the highest quality feeds with the aim of exceeding our customers’ expectations.
We now invite applications for the following permanent position at our Ballindrait mill:
Production Supervisor
Job Ref No: SD/PS/10/24
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 CVs is 5.00pm Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
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