Production Team Lead (FMCG) (Duncrue) - Immediate

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Major Food Processor in Duncrue Belfast with the Recruitment of a Production Team Lead to join their dynamic and growing team.

Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 2.00am.

Salary - £35,000 -£37,000 (Negotiable) + Fantastic Market Leading Benefits Package

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage & motivate a team of operatives in line with company strategy & business plans including performance management, team development and succession planning;
• Identify and implement performance measures aligned to overall business strategy, to drive the performance of the department including monitoring of down time and root cause analysis of problems;
• Implementation of relevant sections of BRC & Customer food quality standards to ensure all procedures are documented in line with standards and are audited regularly to ensure compliance;
• Develop annual department goals and generate implementation plans to deliver against agreed targets;
• Assist in carrying out routine health and safety audits, improvement walks, accident /incident investigation and training to keep the site legally compliant with health and safety legislation.

The Person:

• A minimum of three years experience in a team leader/ supervisory position;
• Previous experience of audits;
• Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation;
• The ability to control costs and work within a defined budget;
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Preference will be given to those with:

A food qualification;

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence;
• Experience of operating an electric pallet truck;
• IOSH qualification.
• Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 2.00am.

For more info on this or any role in the N.Ireland area, please reach out to Phil Doherty for a confidential chat on

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