Team Lead (Evenings) in Racecourse Business Park, Galway at MSA, The Safety Company

MSA, The Safety Company
Team Lead (Evenings)

IE--Ballybrit Galway

Requisition ID: 2026-10193
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Mon 16:30-01:00, Tue-Thu 17:30-02:00, Fri 16:30-0:00

***Preferred Candidates Identified***

Now Hiring at our Ballybrit Galway, IE Manufacturing site for a Team Lead Evenings. In this role you will be counted on for the following activities:

• Lead and co-ordinate team members in all manufacturing activities undertaken in Production Cells.
• Own and champion safety on the evening shift and become the first of point of contact for all Team Members.
• Inherent understanding of OTD and other departmental KPI’s
• Support Production Cells with product building when required. These activities may include:
• Preparing and assembling electronic components to printed circuit boards
• Performing functional product testing and assembling tested PCB's into associated enclosures as per drawings and or procedures
• Component preparation, Board population, Hand soldering, Light mechanical assembly work.
• Equipment operation, Electronic testing and performance verification
• Ensuring all production orders meet their scheduled completion dates for dispatch to the customers.
• Lead daily cell and support team huddles ensuring timely updates on production orders and material issues.
• Assist Materials team by undertaking inventory counts in assigned cells as required.
• Support Customer Service team requests of delivery improvements and communicate customer order issues as they occur.
• In conjunction with Production Supervisor support the training requirements of all Manufacturing personnel on evening shift and ensure the timely completion of all required documentation.
• Drive cross training on Evening Shift.
• Ensure all KPI data is compiled and available for Management to review on a daily basis.
• Own and update the training matrix with all cell training activities.
• Support Plant wide programs including 6S and participate in monthly audits and shift pass-downs.
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement (CPI) activities within MSA Galway.
• Ensure timely transaction of all non-conforming material in Cells.
• Drive yield performance and process improvements.

Qualifications

Education / Experience & Requirements

• Leaving cert, 3rd level Education is an advantage
• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Leadership role
• Very strong co-ordination and planning skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• A self- starter with a “hands on” attitude and the ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to delegate tasks and set deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs, including Word and Excel.

Desirables:

• SMT hand soldering/rework
• Working knowledge of IPC 610C
• Train the Trainer
• Good working knowledge of SAP

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