Production Supervisor / Duncrue

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Lead to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role involves leading and motivating a team, ensuring compliance with food quality standards, and driving performance through effective management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team leadership, health and safety compliance, and a keen eye for detail. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a fantastic benefits package while working in a supportive environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Market Leading Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team in line with company strategy.
• Implement performance measures to drive departmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with food quality standards and health & safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Cost Control

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Qualification

IOSH Qualification

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Electric Pallet Truck

Job description

VANRATH are 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.

Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm.

Salary - £35,000 -£39,000 (Negotiable) + Fantastic Market Leading Benefits Package

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage & motivate a team of operatives in line with company strategy & business plans including performance management, team development and succession planning;
• Identify and implement performance measures aligned to overall business strategy, to drive the performance of the department including monitoring of down time and root cause analysis of problems;
• Implementation of relevant sections of BRC & Customer food quality standards to ensure all procedures are documented in line with standards and are 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 Person:

• A minimum of three years experience in a team leader/ supervisory position;
• Previous experience of audits;
• Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation;
• The ability to control costs and work within a defined budget;
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Preference will be given to those with:

A food qualification;

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence;
• Experience of operating an electric pallet truck;
• IOSH qualification.

For more info on this role in the N.Ireland area, please reach out to Vanrath for a confidential chat on 02890 330 250.