Production Team Leader

VanRath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

Production Team Leader - Food Manufacturing
Craigavon | £45,000 - £48,000
Continental Shift Pattern (12-hour shifts - Days & Nights)

• Week 1: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri
• Week 2: Tues, Wed, Sat

We're working with a leading name in the food production sector, and they're on the lookout for a Production Team Leader who's ready to take ownership, inspire a team, and keep operations running like clockwork. You'll be at the forefront of a busy manufacturing environment, making real-time decisions that keep quality high and downtime low. It's a role for someone who's cool under pressure, confident in leading from the front, and ready to step into a key role on site.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading a production team across day and night shifts, keeping them focused, motivated, and working safely at all times.
• Acting as the go-to person on shift-solving problems, making decisions, and escalating issues when needed.
• Ensuring your team hits production targets while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Driving high standards through coaching, clear communication, and smart delegation.
• Keeping a close eye on performance, recording key metrics and maintaining compliance.
• Playing a big part in team training and development-you'll help shape a high-performing, knowledgeable crew.
• Supporting continuous improvement across the shop floor, always looking for ways to do things better.

What you'll bring:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a food production or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of KPIs and what it takes to deliver against them.
• Comfortable with systems and confident using Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills-you're clear, calm and direct, both on the shop floor and when reporting to management.
• A proactive mindset-you don't wait for instructions; you take the lead.
• An understanding of Health & Safety and a real commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Why this role?

• Join a globally recognised food manufacturer with strong values and a people-first culture.
• Enjoy a competitive salary plus bonus opportunities.
• Access enhanced holidays, family-friendly policies, and a range of wellbeing benefits including a health cash plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Get involved in regular employee engagement events, social activities, and team incentives.