At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure efficient production and maintain high-quality standards.
- Company: Join Kinisla, a diverse and inclusive workplace in Portadown.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, matched pension scheme, and discounts on major retailers.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in launching a new production line while working weekends.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and team management with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Production Team Leader to support increasing volumes and the launch of a new production line at our Kinisla site in Portadown. This is a permanent role fully concentrated on weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday, 06:00–18:00 for a total of 24 hours per week. You will play a key role in leading a team of operators, ensuring a safe, high‑quality, and efficient production environment while driving engagement, clear communication, and continuous improvement.
What will I be doing?
- High Performing Teams - Lead and engage the team with a strong focus on problem‑solving and collaboration. Build team capability through recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management.
- Quality - Maintain product quality and adherence to GMP through management of the team and process to deliver agreed product specifications as defined in quality standards and policies.
- Health and Safety - Ensure a strong safety culture within the team. Conduct risk assessments on processes and tasks, implement mitigation actions, and monitor compliance with safety procedures.
- Production Operations - Support and manage the team to convert material into work in progress (WIP) or finished product by formally executing the production schedule. Use short‑interval control to ensure standard line output is achieved.
- Document and Train Standard Work & SOPs - Develop and ensure compliance to SOPs for process‑related manufacturing jobs/tasks in the Production Stream.
- Continuous Improvement - Continuously improve standards set by executing 8‑Step Practical Problem Solving and other KPS methodologies as appropriate. Identify, rectify, and report production issues.
- Start‑ups, changeovers and shift handovers - Coordinate team activities during set‑ups and changeovers, and ensure clear handovers between shifts for continuity.
What do I need to be successful?
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Previous experience managing or supervising teams, with a focus on coaching and team development
- Ability to apply lean manufacturing principles and tools in day‑to‑day operations
- Good numerical and analytical skills to track and interpret production data
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
- Proficiency in MS Office tools
- Fluency in English
What will I get in return?
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Matched pension scheme
- Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers
We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla 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.
Production Team Leader - Part Time in Portadown employer: Kinisla
Kinisla is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, the company provides competitive benefits including annual leave and a matched pension scheme, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the food safety and quality management sector.
