Production Team Leader

We are expanding our manufacturing facility in Coleraine and have exciting opportunities available for Production Team Leader. As our operations grow, we will be hiring for multiple full-time, permanent positions over the coming months. Kerry Coleraine proudly stands as the UK’s leading manufacturer of processed cheese. We specialise in producing individually wrapped cheese slices for retail, as well as cheese slices designed for the catering and fast-food industries. With our ongoing expansion, we are also broadening our production to include a variety of new products for global household names in the food and beverage service industry.

In this role, you will work on a 3-week rotating shift schedule. Shifts are 12 hours each (from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am), alternating between days and nights. For example: Week 1 - 3 night shifts, Week 2 - 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts, Week 3 - 3 day shifts.

About Kerry

A career with Kerry involves executing production operations by following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and engaging in front-line problem solving. Responsibilities include:

• Detecting, resolving, and reporting production issues affecting performance, quality, or safety.
• Performing visual inspections for material acceptance and verifying batch numbers and shelf-life.
• Preparing the line for production, ensuring safety, hygiene, and equipment readiness; executing changeovers per SOPs.
• Capturing and documenting operations data such as downtime, waste, yield, and non-conformances.
• Conducting equipment checks and quality control inspections before, during, and after production.

What do you need to be successful?

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, with a preference for experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to perform standard work at full line speed.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in leading teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and numerical skills, with fluency in the English language.
• Proficiency in computer literacy, including MS Office and SAP, with the ability to log in and interpret production data.
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• A continuous improvement mindset, demonstrating ownership and initiative.
• Team-oriented attitude, committed to supporting production goals.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Why Join Us?

• Career development opportunities within a leading global player in sustainable nutrition.
• We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.