Job description
Group Leader Role - Portadown
Summary
* Location: Portadown
* Hours: Friday - ; Saturday - ; Sunday - ; Monday - ; Tuesday OFF; Wednesday OFF; Thursday OFF
* Pay Rate / Salary: £40,000 per year
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Recruitment managed by Staffline on behalf of Kerry Foods.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Group Leader Role to join the team at the Portadown manufacturing facility. This Group Leader Role will suit a positive leader who can champion safety, inspire teams, and promote operational excellence. The Group Leader Role offers the opportunity to lead weekend production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, recruit, induct and develop the Production Weekend Team through training, feedback and support
* Promote and enforce site health and safety culture, implementing risk mitigation measures
* Facilitate and execute Continuous Improvement using Lean methodologies and practical problem solving
1. Organise labour to optimise staffing levels and cover essential roles during absences
* Collaborate across Production, Agency and site-based teams to maximise labour efficiency
* Manage KPIs and drive continuous improvement of performance metrics
* Maintain product quality and GMP compliance in line with agreed standards and policies
Essential Criteria
* Experience leading production/operations teams including recruitment, training and performance management
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and risk assessment
* Practical experience with Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools
* Ability to organise staffing effectively and collaborate across departments
* Experience monitoring KPIs and driving measurable improvements
* Knowledge of GMP within a regulated manufacturing environment
* Strong communication, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
Desirable Criteria
* Relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations
* Lean Six Sigma or Health & Safety certification
* Experience in FMCG or regulated production environments
* Experience leading change initiatives or cross-functional projects
* Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and production reporting tools