Factory Supervisor

Kilkenny Limestone are experts in the extraction, manufacture and supply of Irish Blue Limestone, and proudly serve in the construction of prestige edifices worldwide. For centuries, Irish Blue Limestone has been the elemental medium through which designers have expressed their unique vision. In an age of mass production and expendability, the excellence of Irish stone endures.

Kilkenny Limestone is currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor primarily based in Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny.

Hours of work per week: 39

Annual Leave: 22 days per year

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Sick Pay: 5 days per year

Normal hours: Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm & Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily production activities to ensure schedules are met.

• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Quality Control, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless operations.

• Monitor and adjust production schedules as needed to address any issues or delays.

• Monitor consumables and relay information with purchasing (packaging/cutting/power tools)

• Supervise on-site contractors for production and maintenance.

• Coordinate collections of finished goods (pallets/slabs/blocks)

• Coordinate deliveries with purchasing and maintenance/stores.

Promote health and safety in every aspect of job.

Ensure that problems are solved effectively, efficiently, and in a cost effectively manner.

Ensure all works are carried out to the best standards, policies and procedures.

Plan, control and organise all maintenance activities, internal, external, and contractors.

• Drive production efficiencies through the production function where possible.

• Work with site Management team, working with other departments, and be a good team player, with good communications.

Skills:

Minimum of 2-5 years of supervisory experience.

Excellent time management and flexibility.

Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of people management.

Ability to take ownership of issues and follow through to completion.

Good Interpersonal skills, building strong working with relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.

Pay: €50,000.00-€53,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person