Team Leader

Riada Resourcing; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader in Derry/Londonderry. This permanent position involves leading a production team, ensuring quality and safety, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing setting, along with a strong background in electrical engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career stability

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a supervisory or management role in manufacturing.
• Strong background in electrical engineering.
• Proven initiative to enhance performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Champion health & safety standards.
• Support deployment of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Diagnose production issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee quality control inspections and resolve issues.
• Coach and manage team performance through development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team Communication

Training & Development

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Manufacturing Team Leader - L/Derry - Permanent

Are you an experienced leader with a manufacturing / electrical engineering background? Would you like to take your career to the next level with a global healthcare manufacturer? Apply today to find out more. Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

About the role:

• £Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent position offering long-term career stability.
• 42-hour average work week with rotational shifts.
• Work with a market-leading global manufacturer.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Champion health & safety standards.
• Support the Shift Performance Manager in deploying Lean Manufacturing (WCOM) best practices.
• Diagnose production issues, take corrective actions, and ensure smooth operations.
• Keep your team informed about Gainshare metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality control inspections, resolve minor issues, and escalate larger concerns.
• Coach, mentor, and manage team performance through training, development programmes, and regular performance appraisals.
• Lead team communications, performance presentations, and visual management initiatives.
• Utilise SAP for problem-solving, scheduling adjustments, and liaising with planning teams for efficiency.

What you'll need for this role:

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• A strong background in electrical engineering.
• A proven track record of initiative-taking, improving performance, and enhancing health & safety compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts based on business needs.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.