At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic production team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturer committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, annual bonus, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Evening shifts with a focus on health, safety, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and a passion for coaching others.
The predicted salary is between 36400 - 40000 £ per year.
Your new company is a leading, vertically integrated food manufacturing business with a strong consumer foods presence and a market-leading dairy and nutritional ingredients division. With decades of experience in product innovation and processing, the business partners closely with local farms to deliver high-quality, sustainable food solutions to both domestic and international markets. With a well-established portfolio of recognisable brands and a commitment to operational excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement, the company offers a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment.
Your new role as Production Team Leader involves playing a key role within a busy manufacturing site, leading and developing a high-performing production team in a fast-paced environment. Reporting into senior operations' leadership, you will champion health and safety, drive performance against key KPIs and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Working on a permanent evening shift, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of up to 20 production operatives.
- Champion a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Drive production performance and exceed key KPIs including OEE, ATP, PPM and waste reduction.
- Ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products.
- Monitor and improve operational processes to maximise efficiency and output.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.
- Foster a positive, collaborative and well-organised working environment.
- Communicate effectively across teams and shifts to ensure operational consistency.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing highly desirable).
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- A strong people leader with a passion for coaching and developing others.
- Results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A team-focused approach with strong collaboration skills.
- A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and innovation.
What you'll get in return:
- Full-Time | Permanent | Evening Shift (Mon-Thurs, 14:30-01:00).
- Competitive hourly rate of £17.50.
- £600 annual bonus.
- Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation.
- Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities.
- Supportive culture focused on safety, teamwork and recognition.
- The chance to make a real impact within a high-performing manufacturing team.
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Production Team Leader- Evenings in Craigavon employer: Hays
As a leading food manufacturing business, this company offers an exceptional working environment characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. Employees benefit from competitive pay, a supportive culture that prioritises safety and teamwork, and clear pathways for career progression, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the manufacturing sector. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a high-performing team.
