Production Team Leader (Food)

Your new company Your new company is located in the vibrant city of Belfast, and is renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence in the food processing industry. As a leader in the market, the company pride themselves on their innovative approach and dedication to providing their customers with the highest standards of service and products. This is a great opportunity to become a part of a team that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Your new role As a member of the Production Team, you will have full responsibility for managing operations and staff to meet company objectives and key performance indicators. You will lead, manage, and motivate a team of operatives in line with company strategy and business plans, including performance management, team development, and succession planning. You will identify and implement performance measures aligned with overall business strategy, driving the department's performance through monitoring downtime and conducting root cause analysis of problems. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing relevant sections of BRC & Customer food quality standards, ensuring all procedures are documented and regularly audited for compliance. You will develop annual department goals and create implementation plans to achieve agreed targets. Moreover, you will assist in conducting routine health and safety audits, improvement walks, accident/incident investigations, and training to keep the site compliant with health and safety legislation. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this role, you will need a minimum of three years' experience in a team leader or supervisory position, as well as previous experience with BRC audits. A solid understanding of current health and safety legislation is essential, along with the ability to control costs and work within a defined budget. High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records are crucial. Preference will be given to those with a food qualification and an IOSH qualification. Your ability to manage and motivate a team, coupled with strong organisational and communication skills, will be key to your success in this dynamic and fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to a Healthcare Plan (covering children up to the age of 18), a Company Pension with Life Assurance, and an active Health and Wellbeing strategy. You will work a normal pattern from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, where your contributions will be valued and recognised. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Production Supervisor Production Manager Production Team Leader FMCG Benefits: Competitive