Production Supervisor (Despatch Evening Shift)

About the company

Kepak Group is an Irish meat-processing business and ranks among Europe’s major processors in the sector. The company focuses on growing both its business and its people, with an emphasis on responsibility, ambition, passion for food, and teamwork. It aims to be a sustainable, forward-looking workplace that offers strong career development. Its products are supplied to retail and foodservice customers under private-label ranges and its own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al’s, and John Stone.

Role overview

The business is looking for an Evening Despatch Supervisor to join the Watergrasshill, Cork team. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Logistics Manager, and it is suited to someone who wants to step into a leadership position and progress their career.

Working pattern

This is an evening-shift role with working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. On Sundays, the shift normally finishes earlier, at around 8:00 PM.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and support the despatch team so day-to-day operations remain safe and efficient.
• Plan and oversee order picking, loading, and despatch work to satisfy customer needs.
• Keep track of stock flow, rotation, and inventory accuracy.
• Make sure export paperwork and despatch documents are completed correctly and within deadlines.
• Use and supervise PPT, forklift, and shunter operations for trailer loading and unloading.
• Work closely with production, quality, and other teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Handle daily operational challenges and resolve issues as they come up.
• Maintain a tidy, well-organised despatch area with strong housekeeping standards.
• Support team attendance, performance, training, and holiday scheduling.
• Provide CGI cover when required.
• Look for and help introduce improvements that make the operation better.

Requirements

• Some computer literacy would be an advantage.
• Strong ability to manage and lead people.
• A results-focused and target-driven mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Prior experience in meat production, with beef processing preferred.
• Comfortable taking responsibility from pre-op through to post-op handover.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Additional information

The factory is in an area with limited public transport, so having dependable private transport is recommended.

Benefits

• Clear opportunities to move up within the business, with internal progression encouraged.
• Option to buy company produce at special cash-sale staff prices.
• Full training provided across all roles.
• A permanent contract that offers stability and long-term prospects.
• Subsidised canteen facilities, including a free themed meal each month.
• Free parking on site.
• Support with flexible holiday planning.
• Long-service awards at important milestones.
• Recognition through Employee of the Month awards.
• Family fun days held during the year for employees and their families.
• Christmas hampers as an annual appreciation gesture.
• Health and Safety and Food Safety Weeks with activities, prizes, and awareness sessions.
• Complimentary annual medical checks.
• A paid 20-minute break each morning.