Group Leader Role - Portadown Summary * Location: Portadown * Hours: Friday 06.00 - 14.30; Saturday 06.00 - 18.00; Sunday 06.00 - 18.00; Monday 06.00 - 14.30; 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. Why Apply 25 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 * 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 About the Employer Kerry Foods is part of Kerry Group, a major international food and ingredients business headquartered in Ireland, with operations in the UK, Ireland and globally. Kerry Group produces food ingredients, flavours and a broad range of consumer food products sold in many markets worldwide. The Portadown facility in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, focuses on dairy and snacking products, including branded cheeses. The site produces brands such as Coleraine, LowLow, Charleville, Strings & Things and Attack-A-Snak for distribution across the UK and Ireland. How to Apply Apply now to be considered for this Group Leader Role in Portadown. Skills: production manager FMCG Benefits: Onsite car park canteen discount shop