Production Team Leader

Job Description

Production Team Leader

Location: Derry/Londonderry
Shifts: Rotational shift pattern - average of 42 hours per week (5/2 shift pattern over 2 weeks)


Are you an experienced leader in a manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Team Leader to join a well-established company, playing a key role in ensuring production efficiency, quality, and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced team.

What's in it for you?

  • Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
  • Quarterly Gainshare bonus based on performance
  • Life Assurance
  • Health care cashback scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Company sick pay scheme

Your Role:

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety compliance, and driving production performance. Reporting to the Shift Performance Manager, your key duties will include:

  • Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Supporting Lean Manufacturing practices to maintain high-quality production
  • Meeting production targets efficiently while maintaining quality standards
  • Diagnosing and resolving operational issues
  • Leading and motivating the team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Managing team communications, performance meetings, and visual management updates
  • Using SAP for problem-solving and schedule management

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum 2 years' supervisory/management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to improve performance and health & safety compliance
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Willingness to work rotational shifts


If you are a motivated leader looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership journey.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Karl Yellop at karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.