Job Description

Position: Shift Supervisor/Team Leader – Food Manufacturing
Location: County Armagh
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Shift Pattern: Continental shifts – Days (7am-7pm), Nights (7pm-7am)

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Job Overview:
As a Shift Supervisor/Team Leader, you will be at the heart of the operations, overseeing and guiding your team to meet production targets across daily and weekly goals. Your leadership, quick problem-solving ability, and determination will ensure smooth task delegation and coordination, contributing to the operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for your team, providing clear guidance and consistent communication.
• Handle issues effectively within the team and escalate when necessary to management.
• Work with the departmental manager to address both current and potential future challenges.
• Coach, motivate, and support your team to meet performance standards in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental practices.
• Collaborate with peers to achieve overall business objectives.
• Allocate work, manage staffing levels, and address attendance, grievance, and disciplinary matters in line with company policies.
• Identify and review the team’s training needs, implementing development plans.
• Maintain accurate records of production adjustments, ensuring operational checks are conducted and documented correctly.
• Continuously monitor process controls, ensuring your team maintains production within specification and minimizes waste.
• Enforce adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of monitoring KPIs and implementing initiatives to meet production targets.
• GCSE pass level in Maths & English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with standardized work instructions and ensuring safe working practices.
• Knowledge and experience in risk assessments and hazard elimination.
• Strong communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• A "Go and See" approach to team and process management.
• Ability to manage and plan resources effectively, with strong organisational and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ability to drive and embrace change, creating a positive impact on the team.