407 Shift Manager jobs in Ireland

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We are currently recruiting for a Shift Manager (Production).

Process & People Management in this very busy role, required to be a problem solver and manage a core team of operators.

Shift Management

• Leading the Team to achieve targets/KPIs
• Set weekly targets and objectives for the Shift Team
• Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene
• Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice
• Monitor and control costs
• Safe working practices of the team, contractors and visitors
• Ensure team are trained, ensure quality, safe procedures / process.
• Maintain and nurture positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels
• Ensure all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance
• Maximise employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process/system efficiencies
• Liaise with QA & QC, logistics, technical and maintenance teams to achieve optimum results
• Interface with HR in relation to employee performance/development

Requirements

• The Shift Manager will be expected to cover for the Production Manager when absent and support the Production Manager in other areas of production.
• Contribute to the overall department performance plan in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation and Environment
• Drive correct usage, maintenance and development of all production systems
• Ensure traceability of the raw materials

Experience

• 2 years + experience in a management/supervisory role in the manufacturing Industry
• Third level qualification in a related field is desirable
• SAP/MES Scada experience highly desirable
• Understanding of Microsoft Suite is required
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Reporting to
: Production Manager

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Business Sector:
Ingredients - Manufacturing

Overview:
Shift responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of a highly automated 24/7 milk processing site. Taking ownership and accountability on shift for the individual departments' performance against agreed targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring continuous improvement across all key operational metrics. Achieved through highly trained people and efficient processes with effective engagement and development of shift operators in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the manufacture of products to the highest standards in the safest, most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Fully utilising and harnessing the Production and Maintenance Teams capability through effective leadership, processes that are consistently applied and accurately measured against the business objectives.
• Day to day management of production operatives on the shift rotation
• Identifying and implementing process improvements in conjunction with key stakeholders
• Ensuring strict adherence to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintaining and driving quality standards in process, people, and product.
• Contributing to the culture of continuous improvement
• Reporting and communicating effectively with the senior management team on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting with the development of Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications/Experience and Competencies Required:

• Experience in a production role in a Food processing environment a distinct advantage
• Food/ Science or Process/Engineering/Production Management qualification or equivalent a distinct advantage.

Key Skills/Attributes Required:

• Experience in a production role in a food processing environment including previous experience as a team leader/shift manager or equivalent with proven leadership skills.
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Appetite to drive safety improvements through team engagement and company HSE initiatives.
• The ability to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of all activities.
• IT and report writing skills
• High standards of systems compliance.

Personal Attributes/Core Behaviours:

• Strong ability to work in a team, whilst being able to lead, work on own initiatives and delegate to other functions.
• Clear communication to all levels including to Leadership team.
• High motivation, Flexibility, and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Adaptable to short- and long-term change.

Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

Wingstop Dark Kitchen Shift Manager (£ £14.00 Per Hour)

Be Part of Something Big

We're not in the chicken business, we're in the flavour business. Part of that is building flavourful experiences and unforgettable moments for our customers and staff alike. Yeah, we've bagged a few accolades on the way (UK's Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & Deliveroo's Restaurant of the Year to be exact) but our core mission is simple: BRING THE FLAVOUR.

Being a member of the Flavour Team has it's perks:

• Get Your Flavour Fix: Generous staff food policy on shift.
• Feed the Fam: Enjoy 20-50% off when dining with friends and family.
• Birthday Time Off: Your special day? It's on us.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Bring your mates on board and earn rewards.
• Discount Platforms: Access retail, dining, and wellbeing perks.
• Flex Your Pay: Use Wagestream to access your wages anytime during the pay period.
• Top-Notch Training: Kick off your Wingstop journey with a tailored onboarding programme.
• Grow with Us: We offer development opportunities to help you rise through the ranks.
• Financial Incentives: Get stuck in by presenting your ideas and receive cash prizes.
• Employee of the Month: Get recognised for bringing the flavour with monthly awards.
• Regular Team Events: From team outings to epic celebrations, we make time to connect and have fun.
• Flexible Working Hours: We know life happens, so we keep it flexible where we can.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support when you need it most.
• Apprenticeships: Learn while you earn with fully supported development programmes.
• Seasonal Incentives:Extra rewards and recognition during key times of the year.
• Anniversary Awards: Celebrate 3 and 5 years with us in style
• Unlock Higher Earning Potential: Step up, take on more, and watch your rewards grow.

Here's where you come in:

Great wings need great people. At Wingstop, we're about more than just showing up—it's about passion, energy, and unmatched vibes.

• We'd prefer you have had months of supervisory or management experience from preferably a QSR background
• You are customer and teams focused and excited by the opportunity to deliver a FLAVOUR experience unlike any other
• You're a strong, commercially aware leader to drive your performance on shift and inspire your team to meet our customers' needs
• You'll have a true passion for our amazing food, and you'll bring our flavours to life and inspire your team to do the same to Wingstop's standards
• Lead your teams by example
• Being responsible for the day to day running of shifts
• Play an important role in people development, training, and coaching
• Being responsible for high standards of cleanliness across the restaurant

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do:

Authentic. Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

Why Wingstop?

It's more than just a job. It's all about creating shared moments—whether it's friends, families, or colleagues, it's all love.

Wingstop University

Let's build, fam. Wingstop University tailors training to your needs, empowering you to grow. From understanding our vision to embracing our culture, we make sure your journey with us fun, flavourful and customisable.

We've All Got Flavour in Common

At Wingstop, we're all about celebrating individuality. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace for all and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need reasonable adjustments to perform your best during the recruitment process, let us know—we've got you.

Ready to Join the Flavour Crew?

If this sounds like you, drop us a line.

INDQS

Durty Nelly's Bar and Restaurant, a vibrant and beloved establishment, is seeking a highly organized and dynamic Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and drive operational efficiency. The Shift Manager will play a critical role in maintaining the restaurant's reputation for quality service, lively atmosphere, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Supervision: Delegate tasks, assign shifts, and motivate staff to maintain high performance; conduct briefings at the start of each shift and provide real-time coaching.
• Operational Management: Oversee front-of-house and back-of-house activities, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and point-of-sale systems; ensure efficient flow of service from bar to tables.
• Customer Service Excellence: Greet guests, handle complaints, and resolve issues promptly to uphold a welcoming atmosphere; monitor service speed and quality to meet company standards.
• Inventory and Compliance: Manage bar and kitchen stock levels, conduct inventory checks, and order supplies as needed; enforce alcohol service laws, food safety protocols, and sanitation guidelines.
• Sales and Performance: Promote specials, upselling opportunities, and loyalty programs to boost revenue; track shift metrics like sales, waste, and labor costs for reporting to upper management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Corrib Oil Group have an exciting opportunity to join our growing company, based at our Service Station in Loughrea, Co. Galway and are now recruiting for a Shift Manager.

Title: Shift Manager

Hours: Full - Time Flexibility

Duties / Responsibilities: #HP

· Responsible for overseeing all duties are carried out by the team during shift.

· General supervision of the store and staff and delegation of duties when required.

· To ensure opening and closing procedures are carried out efficiently in all areas of the Service Station premises and in accordance with security and other related procedures.

· To comply with and ensure that company policies and procedures are always adhered to within the store.

· To assist in the induction, training, and development of staff in the store.

· To ensure the check outs are always operated efficiently and effectively.

· To promote the Customer Loyalty programme at every opportunity and ensure that all staff are too engaging in this process.

· Responsible for Stock Management, and to check in deliveries according to Store procedure, ensuring quantities of product delivered match with delivery dockets and raising queries with suppliers when necessary.

· To handle customer queries, requests, and complaints according to store procedure, ensuring the highest standard of customer care is given to all our customers.

· To ensure hygiene standards and the general presentation of the store are maintained as per agreed procedures.

· To comply with all Health & Safety requirements as they pertain to the Service Station and to report and handle any breaches promptly.

· To be responsible for the Service Station in the absence of and as directed by the Store Manager

· To perform any other duties as may be directed by the management team from time to time.

Benefits:

· Competitive rates

· Fuel and Store Discounts

· Comprehensive on the job training

· Career Progression & Further Education

· Bike to Work Scheme

· Company EAP that provides exceptional wellbeing support.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €14.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

8 Month Fixed Term Contract - Shift Manager Clonmel Road Mitchelstown
Our Story
Dairygold is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients.

With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.65 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

Through smart investments in research, innovation and world-leading facilities, we produce premium ingredients from our quality raw material and add value at every point in the production chain. Our sustainable farming practices and position as leaders in dairy nutrition will ensure we achieve our vision that echoes through the co-operative, we will feed and nourish the growing world.

Join us on our next phase where we continue to challenge ourselves, as we carve our position on the world stage, supplying nutritional solutions for infants through to active ageing for the increasing world population, with our focus on sustainability, unrivalled quality and full traceability for product excellence.

About The Opportunity
The Shift Manager will work closely with the Production Manager and the Site Management team to achieve site targets and meet/exceed customer expectations, whilst adhering to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards which encompasses all production activities on the site

Core Responsibilities For This Role

• Promote a safety culture within the site, monitor adherence to all EHS standards and procedures
• Effectively lead a large team of operators to ensure production output targets are met, effective workgroup meetings are conducted and management of maintenance team (out of hours)
• Monitoring shift performance and driving your team to achieve all relevant KPIs
• Working with Planning to ensure plan fulfilment, throughput, efficiency, quality, cost and OEE delivery
• Managing colleague performance and ensuring team development and communication measures are in place and that training records are maintained and compliant to demonstrate skills and competence of team
• Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with RFT, Hygiene, Incident Reporting, Change Control and technical standards
• Supporting audits and customer visits as required and implementing actions arising from audits and visits
• Completing all Oracle system requirements to maintain accurate financial data
• Supporting CI using established tools and techniques to successfully root cause issues and drive improvements and that actions are implemented
• Actively manage payroll, yield and ingredient usage ensuring that measures are implemented to address deviations
• Responsible for ensuring that areas within your span of control are always audit ready, that audit recommendations and solutions to customer complaints are implemented fully within the designated timeframes
• COD and Hydraulic loading incident reporting and investigating

*What you will bring to Dairygold/We want to hear from you if you have: *

• Exceptional technical skills with a proven ability to consistently understand complex processes in order to rectify processing defects and stoppages in a timely manner with right first-time solutions
• Strong results orientation with a proven ability to prioritise and organize work to ensure delivery against production and bottom-line targets
• Confident and able to manage own workload and make complex decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of personal responsibility for the areas within your span of control and a capacity to build strong working relationships with people
• Proven ability to effectively use core CI tools and techniques with a demonstrated CI mindset to seek and implement opportunities to drive improvement of standards and output on site
• Excellent People Management skills with an aptitude for leading and developing your team to deliver all targets (production and cost) and an ability to obtain results through teamwork, motivation and real employee engagement.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proven track record in positively responding to changing work demands.
• Third Level qualification in a relevant discipline (Food Science, Technology, Engineering)
• Previous relevant experience in a similar role
• Proven record in maintaining safe work environments
• Capable of understanding the underlying processes across the full remit of the role
• Strong business acumen, customer focus and commercially aware
• Passion to apply key continuous improvement principles in a fast-moving production environment
• Performance driven with a proven track record of achievement, high integrity and capability to exercise sound judgement in decision-making

What Dairygold will offer you/Why choose Dairygold?

• Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.
• We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams.
• We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.
• We have a competitive company pension scheme.
• We offer contributions towards healthcare.
• Company sick pay scheme
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success.
• By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
• Paid family leave
• We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.
• At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas.
• Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives
• Employee Service Awards

This is a really exciting career development opportunity for the right candidate with the drive and ambition to contribute to Dairy Irelands future strategic growth and development. Candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link or if you have any questions please email .

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

As a Shift Manager, you'll lead a team of approximately 125 colleagues, including 7 direct reports, serving as the accountable site lead during your shift to deliver excellence in safety, quality, service, cost, and people performance. This high-impact role places you at the core of our 24/7 operations, where you'll drive team engagement, foster collaboration across functions, and ensure seamless production in a world-class MedTech and Pharma manufacturing environment—perfect for leaders passionate about making a real difference in healthcare.

At GE HealthCare Cork, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to improving lives through advanced healthcare solutions, while enjoying a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, and the energy of a site that's continuously investing in innovation and its people.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety and compliance, leading all emergency procedures and safety systems on shift.
• Ensure plant and equipment operate to the highest GMP, site, and corporate standards.
• Drive completion of all safety and compliance activities, including 5S and housekeeping audits.

Quality

• Ensure all production meets established quality guidelines and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee batch documentation, inspection, and packaging processes for compliance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

Service & Delivery

• Monitor, record, and track production to meet scheduled targets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders using Lean Daily Management System (LDMS).
• Ensure detailed and effective shift handovers, maintaining standards across shifts.
• Collaborate with other Shift Managers and functional leads to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 flow of operations.

Cost Management

• Track and deliver line performance against targets.
• Implement actions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve yields.

People Leadership & Engagement

• Lead, motivate, and manage the shift team, anchored by GE Beliefs.
• Foster high engagement by actively listening, recognizing achievements, and supporting development.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development feedback to team members.
• Ensure effective delegation and performance management, recognizing and rewarding achievements.
• Spend daily time on the floor, maintaining contact with shift personnel.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of team members.
• Ensure compliance with GEHC Cork HR policies and COREHR requirements.
• Build a culture of openness, psychological safety, and engagement.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with peers, support departments, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Ensure seamless collaboration and communication across shifts and functions to maintain 24/7 operational flow.
• Actively participate in site planning, forecasting, and problem-solving processes.

Lean Ways of Working

• Embed lean principles in daily operations, driving standard work, visual management, and continuous improvement.
• Surface and drive continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging team input and supporting the suggestions scheme.
• Use lean tools to identify and eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance value delivery.

Communications

• Communicate regularly with the team, surfacing and addressing issues promptly.
• Lead business and shift communications, ensuring clarity on targets and priorities.
• Be active and constructive in meetings, driving shift performance.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication across all shifts and functions.
• Responsible for identifying the training requirements of personnel under their supervision.
• Responsible for allocating time and resources to ensure that personnel are qualified for and / or trained to perform their assigned tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring that personnel do not perform, or supervise, any task or process without the appropriate qualifications.

• Professional degree level qualification (or equivalent) required.
• Lean and/or six sigma qualification preferred.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, complex, regulated environment (MedTech or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred).
• Strong decision-making, planning, and communication skills.
• Experience developing strong working relationships across shifts and support departments.
• IT, data analysis, and presentation skills desirable.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Have you ever wanted to make a difference?

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland

In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.

Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

The Operations Shift Manager oversees and ensures the efficient execution of the day-to-day production activities, whilst ensuring that policies and procedures are current and being adhered to. Acting on-site lead outside of standard Monday to Friday working hours. Ensuring production targets and schedules are in line with the plan.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of up to approx. 200HC comprising operators, technicians, material handlers and line leads. Ensure the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. Monitor product quality and ensure that products meet established quality standards and specifications
• Manage and allocate resources, such as labour, equipment, and materials, to optimise production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Supervise and lead the manufacturing team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains. Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Address and resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among employees or within the production process
• Monitors the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimise resources and prioritise spending.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other departments, such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Technical Services/Engineering and Quality Control, to ensure a coordinated and efficient manufacturing process.
• Lead the execution of the Manufacturing Operations System (MOS) through structured tier meetings and standard work.
• Promote and enforce environmental sustainability practices within the manufacturing process, including waste reduction and responsible resource usage.
• Provide training and development opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and knowledge in manufacturing processes.
• Address and resolve production-related issues, including identifying the root causes of problems and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Respond to changes in demand, production processes, or unforeseen circumstances with flexibility and adaptability.
• Promote and manage a culture of safety within the manufacturing team, ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with local, site, divisional and corporate safety standards and regulations. Manage risks associated with all manufacturing activities.
• Integrate environmentally friendly practices into maintenance processes and seek ways to reduce energy consumption and waste.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 Qualification or equivalent in Engineering /Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience managing manufacturing shifts / departments in high volume medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or equivalent industries.
• Qualified or experienced in Lean manufacturing, Lean 6 Sigma, etc
• Previous experience with budgetary planning and control.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Career Development
• Fantastic new facility
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.