Production Unit Manager (Team Manager / Team Lead)

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage company in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Production Unit Manager to lead a team of specialists in a high-performance environment. The role involves maintaining safety standards, managing team dynamics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have at least 2 years of management experience and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. This permanent position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high performing team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Manufacturing Specialists.
• Create a high performing & engaged workforce.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Continuous improvement experience

People management

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Production Unit Manager (Team Manager/Team Lead)

About Seagate: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.About the role: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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high performing team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in continuous improvement.
• At least 2 years previous management experience.
• You must have at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including Maths and English, if you are successful, you will be asked to provide these certificates, and these will be kept on file. Grade C or above.
• 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 might have a recognised management qualification.

Vacancy ID 1747344 Job ref. Ref 12283 Job Sector General Management,Manufacturing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary Competitive pay and company benefits No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 42 Published date 24/11/2025 Closing date 15/12/2025 Worktime 12 hour rotating shifts, to be confirmed