Team Leader

Kerry Inc.; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

OurShare share plan

Volunteer day

Job summary

Kerry Inc. is seeking a proactive supervisor for our manufacturing/production team. You will lead shifts, coordinate labour and resources, and drive performance against key KPIs such as Safety, Quality, OTIF, and OEE.

You will support investigations, implement corrective actions, and foster a continuous improvement culture across the team. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in food production or processing environments, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in manufacturing
• Experience driving performance against operational KPIs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience using production systems such as SAP
• Good IT skills and numerical accuracy

Responsibilities

• Lead shift handovers and ensure accurate production records
• Coordinate labour and resources to meet production requirements
• Monitor performance and minimise downtime
• Support investigations and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure audit readiness

Skills

Leadership

KPIs

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

SAP

Time management

Tools

SAP

Job description

strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards.Drive operational performance across key KPIs including Safety, Quality, Attainment to Plan, OTIF, OEE, labour cost and waste.Coordinate labour and resources effectively to meet production requirements.Support, coach and develop team members through training, feedback and performance management.Lead effective shift handovers and team accurate completion of production records and SAP transactions.Monitor production performance, minimise downtime and escalator issues where required.Support investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging team involvement and problem-solving.Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure audit readiness at all times.Support onboarding, cross-training and capability development across the team.What do you need to be successful?We're looking for someone who can combine strong leadership skills with a focus on operational excellence.You'll ideally havePrevious leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, food production or processing environment.Strong people management, coaching and team development skills.Experience driving performance against operational KPIs.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Experience managing through change and dealing constructively with conflict.A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on engagement and operational efficiency.Good IT skills and experience using production systems such as SAP.Strong written, verbal and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.High attention to detail and a process-driven approach.

What do you need to be successful?

• We're looking for someone who can combine strong leadership skills with a focus on operational excellence.
• You'll ideally havePrevious leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, food production or processing environment.
• Strong people management, coaching and team development skills.
• Experience driving performance against operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing through change and dealing constructively with conflict.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on engagement and operational efficiency.
• Good IT skills and experience using production systems such as SAP.
• Strong written, verbal and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and a process-driven approach.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world's most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.Our Safety purpose "we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day". We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.Job SummaryJob number: 66828Profession: Manufacturing/Production