PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Galway, IRL
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Payments • Security • Manufacturing
The Role
Oversee daily production operations, staffing, scheduling, workflow, inventory, safety, equipment maintenance, and output targets. Supervise, coach, and evaluate production employees; coordinate with other departments; resolve operational issues; and analyze production data to improve efficiency, quality, delivery, and productivity. The role follows a rotating 12-hour day and night shift schedule.
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ABOUT US

At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.

We serves as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.

Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the ROLE you will be in charge of overseeing the production process and ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently. He or She also supervises staff to produce manufactured products, organizes and monitors workflow.

  • Shift pattern – 3-day ,12-hour shift pattern split over 2 weeks. 1 week off during rotation from days to nights each month.

  • Application Period – Immediate start available

Main missions:

  • Participate in a dynamic system of risk assessment to provide a safe workspace for internal and external stakeholders

  • Plan and supervise daily/shift production operations to ensure efficient and timely production of goods.

  • Monitor production schedules and inventory levels and adjust them as needed to meet planning demands.

  • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, determining priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reports to production management in timely manner.

  • Communicate with other departments and teams to coordinate production activities and resolve any issues that may arise.

  • Participate in recruitment of production operators, guides employees for efficiency in the production floor.

  • Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and implement necessary corrective actions.

  • Ensure that equipment and machinery are well maintained and properly functioning to prevent downtime and delays in production.

  • Implement and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

  • Analyse production data and reports to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 3+Experience in a supervisory role.

  • Third level qualification or accreditation in an associated field preferable.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Knowledge of production processes, Lean Manufacturing principles, and relevant software for scheduling and inventory management preferable.

Key skills and Competencies

  • Proven record of understanding and achieving daily and weekly production output targets across various Work Centres.

  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable.

  • Analyzing information and data with a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical corrective actions as required.

  • Excellent communication skills, including clear shift handovers, escalation updates, and cross-functional coordination.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

  • Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Skills Required

  • At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role
  • Third-level qualification or accreditation in an associated field
  • Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of production processes
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Knowledge of production scheduling and inventory management software
  • Experience achieving daily and weekly production output targets across various work centers
  • Strong people leadership skills, including motivating, coaching, and holding teams accountable
  • Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functionally and provide clear shift handovers and escalation updates
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
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