Production Supervisor

Weekend Shift Supervisor 

Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland 

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for food manufacturing and team development? Lir Chocolates is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team.

Position type: Full time, permanent 

Hours: Low Season (December/January - June): 40 hours. High Season (July - November/December): 36 hours 

Shift Pattern: Low Season: Monday - Thursday, 06:00 - 16:30. High Season: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 18:00 - 06:30.  

Pay range: €19.84/hour (Monday - Thursday Shift) | €21.43/hour (Weekend Shift 8% uplift) 

Breaks: 

• Supervise production teams to meet daily targets and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices
• Coordinate shift handovers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Monitor and report on performance, training needs, and resource allocation

• Proven supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts and support operational demands
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and team development

• €19.84/hour standard rate; €21.43/hour for weekend night shifts (8% uplift)
• Paid breaks
• Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 25 with service, plus public holidays
• Company pension (1.5%), Death in Service benefit, and EAP
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave after one year of service
• Training and development opportunities, including leadership courses
• Diversity & inclusion initiatives and one paid volunteering day per year

At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations. 

Lir Chocolates are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an on-site interview.