Production Operator (Ireland)

About the company

TOPPAN Security works to build a meaningful future powered by technology, with a focus on mission-critical identity and payment solutions. It operates as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group’s security business, a company founded in 1900 and recognized as a trusted Japanese brand known for quality and reliability.

The organization combines creative thinking, deep industry know-how, and teamwork to deliver secure, future-ready products and services. Its workplace culture is built around four values: agility, ownership, resilience, and a sense of fun. The team aims to move quickly, take responsibility, learn from challenges, and keep a positive mindset.

About the role

TOPPAN Security is hiring Production Operators for its production facility in Galway. The role is suited to someone seeking a position with a strong work-life balance.

What you will do

• Run high-volume production equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions carefully.
• Work toward targets on a manual assembly line.
• Check that products meet the required quality standards.
• Contribute ideas and effort toward improving processes.
• Take part in problem-solving activities that help improve operations.
• Attend training sessions whenever needed.
• Help ensure customer needs are met within the required timeframe.
• Follow continuous improvement initiatives.
• Observe all environmental, health, and safety rules.
• Keep work areas and machinery clean and orderly.
• Support the Production Supervisor or Manager with additional tasks or projects.
• Handle other ad hoc duties and projects as they arise.

What the employer is looking for

• Experience as a production operator in a manufacturing setting is helpful, though not essential because full training will be provided.
• Basic maths ability.
• Ability to understand spoken and written English instructions.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Working pattern

The position follows a rotating shift schedule.

• Day shift: Thursday to Saturday, 07:30 to 19:40.
• Day shift: Monday to Wednesday, 07:30 to 19:40.
• Night shift: Thursday to Saturday, 19:30 to 07:40.
• Night shift: Monday to Wednesday, 19:30 to 07:40.
• After working 6 days or nights, there is a 7-day week off.
• The schedule includes 28 weeks off each year.

Equal opportunity statement

TOPPAN welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.