Cladding Team Leader

Vertiv is seeking an experienced and motivated Cladding Team Leader to join our manufacturing team in Letterkenny.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of cladding operatives, coordinating daily production activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills and the ability to support team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• →Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the cladding team to meet production targets.
• →Allocate tasks and ensure workloads are distributed effectively across team members.
• →Oversee cladding installation and assembly activities in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
• →Monitor productivity, quality and performance to ensure production deadlines are achieved.
• →Provide hands-on support, technical guidance and training to team members.
• →Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• →Conduct quality checks and address any defects or workmanship issues.
• →Liaise with production supervisors and other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
• →Identify and escalate material shortages, equipment issues and production delays.
• →Support the onboarding and development of new employees.
• →Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• →Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

• Previous experience in cladding, roofing, construction, fabrication or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards and workplace safety.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate team members and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting production targets.
• Willingness to work hands-on and support the team when required.

• Experience with metal cladding, insulated panels or modular building systems.
• Previous team leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of roofing systems, sealing and weatherproofing processes.
• Relevant trade or technical qualification.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

• Team Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate and support employees.
• Production Planning: Effective coordination of daily tasks and resources.
• Quality Awareness: Commitment to maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with team members and management.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve day-to-day production challenges.
• Health & Safety: Strong commitment to safe working practices.

Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, providing innovative solutions that support data centres, communication networks and industrial environments.

Our Letterkenny manufacturing facility plays an important role in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to customers worldwide.

We are looking for a proactive Team Leader who can support operational performance, develop employees and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.