Food Production Team Lead - Craigavon

VanRath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Craigavon is seeking a Food Production Line Leader. In this role, you will oversee the production line, lead a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a food production environment and exhibit strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive and negotiable salary

Performance-based bonus

Excellent benefits package

Positive and inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the production line team, ensuring output meets quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Food Production Line Leader
Location: Craigavon
Type: Full-time | Permanent

About the Company

A well-established and highly respected food manufacturing company with operations across Northern Ireland and Ireland is currently seeking a Food Production Team Lead to join its Craigavon site. This organisation is known for its strong commitment to staff development, operational excellence, and long-term career growth.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive and negotiable salary

• Performance-based bonus

• Excellent benefits package

• Positive and inclusive work environment

• Career development opportunities within a thriving business

The Role

As the Food Production Line Leader, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the production line. You will lead a team of production operatives, ensuring quality, efficiency, and health and safety standards are consistently met. The role requires a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills to maintain performance and meet production targets. This role is hands-on and will require production duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the production line team, ensuring output meets quality and efficiency standards

• Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement

• Minimise downtime and address operational issues as they arise

• Ensure full compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations

• Provide training and support to new and existing team members

• Maintain accurate records and reports relating to production performance

• Collaborate with other departments including quality assurance and maintenance to ensure smooth operations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is essential

• Strong understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills