Production Group Leader

PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER – KERRY FOODS, Omagh

We are currently looking for a Production Group Leader to join our Omagh site, which employs around 100 people and produces high-quality dairy products, including ice cream, cream, custards, and syrups enjoyed every day.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be part of a team of five Group Leaders, playing a critical role in driving performance, team engagement, and continuous improvement across production.

This is a shift‑based position operating on a rotating 12‑hour pattern (days and nights), offering a structured schedule: 4 days on, 3 nights on, with 2‑3 days off between rotations, plus 1 full week off every 4 weeks.

In this role, you will lead and support operational teams, drive KPI performance, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and problem‑solving activities, and ensure high standards in quality, safety and performance within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Lead the production team to ensure they are engaged and high performing
• Manage performance of team members and identify those who have the interest and ability to progress
• Manage grievance and disciplinary issues as required with the support of HR
• Check that standards are set within the factory and continuously improve standards
• Manage the availability of labour against the plan
• Cover essential elements of Production Manager and Team Leader Roles in the event of absence
• Assist and manage the delivery of key projects that impact the value stream as part of a wider project team
• Lead through the use of A3 Problem Solving/Fishbone analysis tools to identify the root cause of problems
• Maximize output consistently while meeting specified product quality standards
• Conduct risk assessments on all processes and tasks