Production Supervisor

Company Overview:

The O’Reilly Group comprises three companies: O’Reilly Precast, O’Reilly Barleystone, and O’Reilly Oakstown.

O'Reilly Precast is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete products in the UK and Ireland. With a focus on innovative and efficient modular building solutions, we have established ourselves as market leaders in the construction industry. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry.

Job Description:

This role is based in Oakstown, Trim, Co. Meath (C15 X499).

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production activities in the yard and manufacturing sheds, ensuring precast concrete products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with the Production Manager, production team, office staff, the Health and Safety team, and external contractors to maintain a safe, organised and productive working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily production activities and allocate work to employees to ensure production runs efficiently and according to the production schedule.
• Inspect all products removed from moulds, identify defects or rework requirements, and assign corrective work to the appropriate personnel. Ensure all inspections and rework are recorded accurately.
• Inspect moulds before pouring to ensure they are clean, correctly prepared, and fitted with the specified reinforcing steel, spacers and other required components.
• Inspect moulds and freshly cast products after pouring to check surface finish, concrete quality and the correct positioning of lifting anchors or lifters, as applicable.
• Monitor stock levels of reinforcing steel, spacers, lifters and other essential production materials, arranging replenishment as required to prevent production delays.
• Monitor and maintain good housekeeping standards throughout the yard, production sheds, work areas and access routes.
• Monitor waste concrete levels in the designated tipping bay and ensure waste is managed in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor working practices throughout the yard and production sheds, ensure employees follow site safety procedures, and promptly report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Identify fixed and mobile plant requiring maintenance or repair and liaise with the relevant contractors or maintenance personnel to arrange the necessary work.
• Provide day-to-day direction to production employees, monitor work progress and address operational issues that may affect production, quality or safety.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of previous experience supervising a team in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Knowledge of precast concrete production processes and manufacturing methods is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and workplace risk management.
• Experience in quality control, product inspections, and identifying defects.
• Good leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet production schedules.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]. O’Reilly Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Pay: From €40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transport to and from Trim each day (eircode C15 X499)?
• Do you have previous experience supervising a team in a manufacturing or construction environment?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person