Job Description
Job Title: Operations Team Leader
Location: County Armagh Northern Ireland
Salary: 45000
Contract: FullTime
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an Operations Team Leader to oversee daytoday operations at a leading food manufacturing facility in County Armagh. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating and delegating tasks to team members ensuring the achievement of shift daily and weekly production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for team members facilitating regular communication and addressing issues at the team level while escalating when necessary.
- Provide support to other functions outside normal office hours and address any arising issues.
- Communicate with the departmental manager regarding current and potential future challenges.
- Coach and motivate team members to achieve performance standards in safety quality cost delivery and environmental impact.
- Collaborate with peers to achieve overall business objectives.
- Allocate work manage staffing levels and handle attendance grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
- Identify monitor and review team training needs implementing development plans as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of production adjustments and ensure operational checks are completed and documented.
- Continuously monitor process controls guiding team members to make necessary adjustments to maintain production specifications and minimize waste.
- Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.
Essential Criteria:
- GCSE pass level in Maths and English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- 13 years of relevant experience in shift supervision and team leadership within a production or manufacturing environment with a proven track record of monitoring KPIs and driving initiatives to achieve production targets.
- Familiarity with standardized work instructions.
- Understanding of safe working practices and how to enhance a safe workplace through operator inclusivity.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing hazard elimination measures.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with multiple interacting workstations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- A calm approach to problemsolving and conflict resolution.
- A commitment to creating and contributing to a highperformance culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- A selfmotivated individual with a Go and See approach to managing the team and processes.
- Experience in embracing change and adapting to new challenges.
If your experience lines up well please dont hesitate and apply!