Production Operator – Team Leader Development Opportunity

Production Operator – Team Leader Development Opportunity

Company: Torva Europe Ireland
Location: Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Working Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, including a one-hour unpaid break
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Pay: €15.40 per hour, with an increased rate upon promotion to Team Leader

About the Role

Torva Europe Ireland is seeking a reliable, motivated and ambitious Production Operator with the potential to progress into a Team Leader position at our animal by-product processing facility in Ballinasloe, County Galway.

The successful candidate will initially work as part of the production team, developing a thorough understanding of our operations, production processes, quality standards and workplace procedures.

An important aspect of this position will be production administration and record-keeping, including registering incoming materials, monitoring stock movements, maintaining production documentation and ensuring accurate operational records.

As the successful candidate gains experience and demonstrates the necessary organisational and leadership skills, there will be an opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role, taking on additional responsibilities for coordinating daily production activities, supporting team members and maintaining operational efficiency.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are well-organised, detail-oriented, proactive and interested in developing their careers within a growing international business.

Russian language skills would be a distinct advantage, particularly for communication and coordination within our multicultural production team. However, Russian is not an essential requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production and processing activities, including handling animal by-products.
• Register incoming materials and maintain accurate goods-received records.
• Monitor and record stock movements, production quantities and outgoing materials.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and administrative records.
• Assist with inventory checks and stock control activities.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, HACCP and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management regarding production activities.
• Identify and report operational issues, discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
• Gradually take on additional responsibilities in production coordination and team support as experience develops.

Requirements

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, food processing, warehousing or a similar environment would be advantageous.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence maintaining records and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to undertake hands-on production duties, including handling meat and animal by-products.
• A proactive attitude and an interest in progressing into a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Basic working English.
• Russian language skills are highly desirable but not essential.
• Legal right to work in Ireland.
• Ability to commute reliably to Ballinasloe.

Previous supervisory experience is not essential, as the company is willing to support the development of a suitable candidate.

Career Development Opportunity

This position offers a clear opportunity for career progression.

The successful candidate will initially join as a Production Operator, with the potential to advance into a Team Leader position, subject to demonstrated performance, capability and business requirements.

Upon promotion, the employee will receive an increased hourly rate reflecting the additional responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of €15.40 per hour
• Increased remuneration upon promotion to Team Leader
• Full-time, permanent employment
• 40 hours per week
• On-the-job training and development
• Opportunity to progress into a leadership position
• Free on-site parking
• Career development opportunities within a growing international business

Work Location: On-site – Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland

Torva Europe Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role.

Pay: €15.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person