Shift Team Leader: Drive Safety, Quality & Performance

Kerry Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

Global Recognition Program

Share plan (OurShare)

Volunteer day (MyCommunity)

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Kerry Portbury is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to manage shift operations and develop a dedicated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality and performance while collaborating with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to meet targets and foster a high-performing culture.

Ownership of operational KPIs and continuous improvement are key. You will ensure accurate SAP usage, effective shift handovers and robust training, with strong emphasis on engagement

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, food production or processing.
• Strong people management, coaching and team development skills.
• Experience driving performance against operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing through change and conflict.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on engagement and efficiency.
• Good IT skills and production systems such as SAP.
• Strong written, verbal and numerical skills; data interpretation.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Mixing team, creating a high-performing culture.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Drive operational performance across KPIs including Safety, Quality, OTIF, OEE, labour cost and waste.
• Coordinate labour and resources to meet production requirements.
• Coach and develop team members through training and performance management.
• Lead shift handovers and team communications.
• Ensure accurate production records and SAP transactions.
• Monitor production performance and minimise downtime.
• Support investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with team involvement.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and audit readiness.
• Support onboarding, cross-training and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

KPI delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Continuous improvement

SAP

Data analysis

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kerry Portbury is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to manage shift operations and develop a dedicated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality and performance while collaborating with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to meet targets and foster a high-performing culture.

Ownership of operational KPIs and continuous improvement are key. You will ensure accurate SAP usage, effective shift handovers and robust training, with strong emphasis on engagement