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. If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this role or any other roles, feel free to reach out to Karl Yellop on or Skills: production manufacturing supervisor manager food leader operator Benefits: Package