Production Team Leader- Evenings

4808000
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Portadown
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Manufacturing
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    17.50

Production Team Leader – Evenings

Your new company


This organisation 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, you will play 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


What you need to do now


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