Production Team Lead
About the Role
Vanrath is delighted to be assisting a major food processor in Duncrue, Belfast with the recruitment of a Production Team Lead to join their dynamic and growing team.
The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and motivate a team of operatives in line with company strategy and business plans, including performance management, team development, and succession planning.
* Identify and implement performance measures aligned to overall business strategy to drive department performance, including monitoring downtime and root cause analysis of problems.
* Implement relevant sections of BRC and customer food quality standards to ensure all procedures are documented in line with standards and audited regularly to ensure compliance.
* Develop annual department goals and generate implementation plans to deliver against agreed targets.
* Assist in carrying out routine health and safety audits, improvement walks, accident/incident investigation, and training to keep the site legally compliant with health and safety legislation.
The Ideal Candidate
A minimum of three years' experience in a team leader/supervisory position.
* Previous experience of audits.
* Understanding of current health and safety legislation.
* The ability to control costs and work within a defined budget.
* High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Desirable Qualifications
* A food qualification.
* A valid counterbalance forklift license.
* Experience of operating an electric pallet truck.
* IOSH qualification.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced production professional to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing team. If you have a strong track record of team leadership and a passion for delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you.