Production Team Leader – Part‑Time (Weekend)

About the role

We are seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee weekend operations at our Kinisla site in Portadown. The role is permanent, part‑time (Saturday and Sunday, 06:00‑18:00) and focuses on leading operators, ensuring safety, quality and efficient output while supporting the launch of a new production line.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of operators, handling recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Maintain product quality and GMP compliance, monitoring specifications and quality standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture, conduct risk assessments and enforce safety procedures.
• Execute the production schedule, use short‑interval control to meet line output targets and manage material flow to WIP or finished goods.
• Develop, document and enforce Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work.
• Drive continuous improvement using 8‑step problem solving and lean manufacturing tools.
• Coordinate start‑ups, changeovers and shift handovers, escalating any production, equipment, quality or safety issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory or team‑lead role.
• Strong understanding of production processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability to interpret production data.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

What we offer

• Permanent part‑time weekend contract (24 hours per week).
• Opportunity to lead a new production line and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Supportive team environment within an innovative food‑production company.