Production Unit Manager

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Financial rewards

Career development

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Springtown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist (Production Leader) to oversee a team of up to 35 specialists on 12-hour shifts, ensuring safe operations and alignment with production plans.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you'll drive performance, coach staff, manage bottlenecks, and foster cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on continuous improvement and a positive, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in manufacturing and/or management experience.
• Strong people management skills with experience in HR management.
• Proven track record of leading teams against goals in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Manufacturing Specialists and communicate goals, provide training and feedback.
• Maintain focus on meeting or exceeding production plans.
• Build a high performing, engaged workforce.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures and audits.
• Uphold housekeeping standards in the facility.
• Lead bottleneck resolution and coordinate cross-functional response.
• Adapt plans for priority changes, resources, and customer requirements.
• Foster cross-departmental relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Management qualification

Job description

Seagate Technology is a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage. We create breakthrough technology so you can confidently store your data and easily unlock its value. Founded over 45 years ago, Seagate has shipped over four billion terabytes of data capacity and offers a full portfolio of storage devices, systems, and services from edge to cloud.

The Manufacturing Department in the Springtown facility is responsible for the manufacturing of the product, in Wafer format, to meet customer schedule. The product moves between multiple tools and processes, with a total build cycle time in excess of 6 months. The team consists of a Manufacturing Specialist (Production Operator) headcount in excess of 800, allocated to one of 4 shift teams. The department allocates personnel to run the tools, move the product, with attention to teamwork, throughput and quality of product.

About the role - you will:

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will have responsibility for the direction, motivation and performance of a team of manufacturing specialists engaged in the manufacturing process. Your role has the responsibility of maintaining a safe working environment, managing a team of up to 35 Manufacturing Specialists, engaging cross functionally to meet the standards and operational performance expected of your team. You will already be an effective leader, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop your team members in a manufacturing environment.

• Manage team of Manufacturing Specialists, including the effective communication of goals, providing training and development opportunities and providing feedback on performance in a high-performance team environment
• Maintain focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals
• Create a high performing & engaged workforce who feel valued and appreciated.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures including the reporting of accidents/incidents/work related illnesses, regular safety audits, compliance with standard operating procedures
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness within the manufacturing facility
• Take the lead in operational bottleneck situations to alleviate the issue, and work cross functionally in providing an immediate response and timely resolution
• Adapt plans and manage changes that arise as a result of priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes or customer requirements.
• Promote and drive the building of cross-departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a continuous improvement culture within the team.

About you:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high performing team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate experience in continuous improvement

Your experience includes:

• At least 2 – 3 years previous manufacturing and / or management experience
• You will bring a strong people management profile with demonstrated experience in all HR management aspects for the role.
• Demonstrating a successful track record of managing a team of people against goals and targets, in a pressurised work environment

You may also have:

• You might have a recognized management qualification.

Some of our employee benefits you will receive if you are successful:

• Health– Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance– Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance– Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career– Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, Udemy learning, Learning & development programmes.

Competitive starting salary with a 25% shift allowance. Plus, many other employee benefits!

Work Shifts: 12-hour onsite shifts that include days and nights. (Working shift include: - 4 nights on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off,3 nights 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off). The rota will then repeat.

This is a Full-Time position working an average of 42 hours per week on-site.

Location:

Springtown, Northern Ireland.

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer,we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks atour subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered.Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through theYoung Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café(for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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