Production Team Leader

Brett Martin; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Brett Martin is seeking a Production Team Leader to supervise and optimise daily production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Northern Ireland. You will report to a Production/Business Unit Manager and lead a team across shifts, ensuring safety, quality and timely output.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical ability and teamwork. Salary is £46,232.11 per year inclusive of shift premium with 12-hour continental shifts and a 40.25-hour week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Windows-based software including Microsoft Excel.
• 2+ years Supervisory experience in a high-speed environment.
• Demonstrate practical experience of planning, scheduling and performance monitoring.
• Strong technical background and hands-on capacity when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees under your control at any time.
• Plan daily production and allocate duties; organise material supplies and direct product removal.
• Coordinate breaks, overtime, and training; ensure safety, quality and documentation.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports as required by policy and regulation.

Skills

Windows Excel

Supervisory experience

Planning & scheduling

Performance monitoring

Team leadership

Hands-on capacity

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level III Management / recognised mgmt. qualification

Job description

Brett Martin is a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products.

In this challenging role, you will directly report to a Production/Business Unit Manager, therefore, we require someone with strong leadership, analytical, teamwork, and influencing capabilities.

As a Production Team Leader at Brett Martin, you will:

• Work 12-hour continental shifts (rotating days and nights), including weekends
• Average 40.25 hours per week
• Work 7 out of every 14 days/nights
• Receive a salary of £46,232.11 per annum, inclusive of shift premium.

About The Role

As a Team Leader, your role will involve:

Main tasks and duties

Supervision

Responsible for the supervision of all the employees under your control at any time;

Manage the day to day operations within the department according to the instructions from the Department Manager, utilising the available employees to guarantee the most efficient use of employees, machinery and materials.

Production

• Responsible for efficiently planning, organising, monitoring and controlling all aspects of production;
• Plan the daily production, allocate duties, organise material supplies, direct product removal, co-ordinate breaks, overtime, etc., and advise and assist the team where necessary;
• Establish priorities to meet order deadlines and organise supplies of all materials ensuring they are available when leading a team in various aspects of production, including training, Health & Safety, cleanliness, quality, performance evaluations, projects, and disciplinary actions;

  • Overseeing daily production to meet targets and schedules;

  • Ensuring that all products match quality standards and specifications through effective quality control measures and adherence to company quality procedures;
  • Identifying and resolving production issues promptly, working collaboratively with other departments as needed to find solutions;
  • Maintaining accurate production records, reports, and documentation as required by company policies and regulatory requirements;
  • Having ability to work flexible hours and shifts as required to meet production demands and support business needs

    See attached job description for all details

Required Criteria

• Have a working knowledge of Windows based software including Microsoft Excel;
• Demonstrate a strong technical background and be prepared to get involved in a "hands on" capacity when required
• Demonstrate practical experience of planning, scheduling and performance monitoring;
• 2+ years Supervisory experience in a high-speed environment

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level III Management / recognised mgmt. qualification

Skills Needed

Business Process Improvement, Managing Quality, Problem Solving, General Housekeeping Skills, Coaching, Employee Relations, Production Operations, Teamwork

About The Company

At Brett Martin, you'll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you're looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you'll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Company Culture

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 74 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

Company Benefits

Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.

Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

£37,236.55 - £46,232.11 per year