Team Leader – Global Manufacturing | Derry / Londonderry

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Team Leader to oversee production operations in Northern Ireland. The candidate will ensure Health & Safety compliance and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. The role requires a flexible working schedule and involves the use of SAP for reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work across rotating shift patterns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Support the Shift Performance Manager in delivering safe products.
• Achieve shift production targets on time and in line with quality standards.
• Communicate performance metrics and targets to the team.
• Lead and mentor staff through performance reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer for the role of Team Leader. This is a key position within the production team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring Health & Safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards across all outputs.

The role operates on a 24/7 rotational shift pattern (average 42 hours per week, 5/2 schedule across 2 weeks: e.g. 2 days one week / 5 days the next, followed by 2 nights one week / 5 nights the following). You will report directly to the Shift Performance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures, including PPE use.


• Support the Shift Performance Manager in delivering safe, high-quality, risk-free products through Lean/WCOM practices.


• Achieve shift production targets on time and in line with quality system standards.


• Diagnose issues, implement corrective actions, and escalate quality concerns where necessary.


• Communicate clearly with your team regarding performance metrics and Gainshare targets.


• Supervise quality checks, ensuring minor exceptions are resolved quickly and escalations are managed appropriately.


• Lead, coach, and mentor staff through performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary processes, and development planning.


• Drive effective communication through team meetings, feedback sessions, and performance updates.


• Manage scheduling, liaise with planning, and adjust shifts as required for efficiency.


• Utilise SAP for problem-solving and accurate reporting.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a regulated manufacturing environment.


• Flexibility to work across rotating shift patterns.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Contact

For more information, please contact Nicky Strutt.