PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER REQUIRED
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER – KERRY FOODS, Omagh
We are currently looking for a Production Group Leader to join our Omagh site, which employs around 100 people and produces high-quality dairy products, including ice cream, cream, custards, and syrups enjoyed every day.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be part of a team of five Group Leaders, playing a critical role in driving performance, team engagement, and continuous improvement across production.
This is a shift‑based position operating on a rotating 12‑hour pattern (days and nights), offering a structured schedule: 4 days on, 3 nights on, with 2‑3 days off between rotations, plus 1 full week off every 4 weeks.
In this role, you will lead and support operational teams, drive KPI performance, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and problem‑solving activities, and ensure high standards in quality, safety and performance within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the production team to ensure they are engaged and high performing
- Manage performance of team members and identify those who have the interest and ability to progress
- Manage grievance and disciplinary issues as required with the support of HR
- Check that standards are set within the factory and continuously improve standards
- Manage the availability of labour against the plan
- Cover essential elements of Production Manager and Team Leader Roles in the event of absence
- Assist and manage the delivery of key projects that impact the value stream as part of a wider project team
- Lead through the use of A3 Problem Solving/Fishbone analysis tools to identify the root cause of problems
- Maximize output consistently while meeting specified product quality standards
- Conduct risk assessments on all processes and tasks