Food Production Team Lead - Craigavon

Posted 17 October 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationCraigavon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Business Support
ReferenceBBBH7554_1760710070

Job description

Food Production Line Leader
Location: Craigavon
Type: Full-time | Permanent


About the Company

A well-established and highly respected food manufacturing company with operations across Northern Ireland and Ireland is currently seeking a Food Production Team Lead to join its Craigavon site. This organisation is known for its strong commitment to staff development, operational excellence, and long-term career growth.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive and negotiable salary

  • Performance-based bonus

  • Excellent benefits package

  • Positive and inclusive work environment

  • Career development opportunities within a thriving business


The Role

As the Food Production Line Leader, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the production line. You will lead a team of production operatives, ensuring quality, efficiency, and health and safety standards are consistently met. The role requires a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills to maintain performance and meet production targets. This role is hands-on and will require Production duties.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise the production line team, ensuring output meets quality and efficiency standards

  • Deal with Fryers
  • Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement

  • Minimise downtime and address operational issues as they arise

  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations

  • Provide training and support to new and existing team members

  • Maintain accurate records and reports relating to production performance

  • Collaborate with other departments including quality assurance and maintenance to ensure smooth operations


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is essential

  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

  • Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

For further information on this vacancy please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves for a confidential discussion via Vanrath.

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