Production Team Leader

We are looking for a passionate manufacturing leader to support increasing volumes and the launch of a new production line at our Portadown site, where we produce branded retail natural cheese and snacking products (Coleraine, Low-Low, Charleville, Strings & Things and Attack-A-Snak). This is a full‑time, permanent role, working Monday to Thursday from 14.30 to 01.00. As a Production Team Leader, you will play a key role in championing safety and quality, creating a positive and well‑organised working environment. You will lead approximately 20 operators, with a strong focus on engagement, clear communication, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in a collaborative manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of up to 20 operators on a fast‑paced production line, ensuring clear communication, structure, and day‑to‑day guidance across the shift.
• Lead Health & Safety across the shift, setting clear expectations, ensuring procedures are followed, and promoting safe behaviours to create a secure and supportive working environment.
• Ensure the production of safe, high‑quality products, maintaining standards, compliance, and consistency that customers can trust.
• Drive operational performance, monitoring results and delivering against key KPIs including ATP, OEE, PPM, and waste reduction.
• Inspire, coach, and develop team members, encouraging engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement in a positive and respectful work environment.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Motivated people leader, with a genuine interest in coaching and developing others.

• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset, focused on delivering operational results.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities within Kinisla.
• A culture built on safety, teamwork, and recognition, where people are supported to succeed.
• Join Kinisla, a growing and ambitious dairy business, with ongoing investment in site expansion and production capability, offering a dynamic and forward‑looking working environment.