Production Team Leader
Brett Martin is a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products.
In this challenging role, you will directly report to a Production/Business Unit Manager, therefore, we require someone with strong leadership, analytical, teamwork, and influencing capabilities.
As a Production Team Leader at Brett Martin, you will work:
12-hour continental shifts (rotating days and nights) including weekends
Average of 40.25 hours per week
7 out of every 14 days / nights
About the role
As a Team Leader, your role will involve:
Main tasks and duties
Supervision
· Responsible for the supervision of all the employees under your control at any time;
· Manage the day to day operations within the department according to the instructions from the Department Manager, utilising the available employees to guarantee the most efficient use of employees, machinery and materials.
Production
Responsible for efficiently planning, organising, monitoring and controlling all aspects of production;
Plan the daily production, allocate duties, organise material supplies, direct product removal, co-ordinate breaks, overtime, etc., and advise and assist the team where necessary;
Establish priorities to meet order deadlines and organise supplies of all materials ensuring they are available when leading a team in various aspects of production, including training, Health & Safety, cleanliness, quality, performance evaluations, projects, and disciplinary actions;
Overseeing daily production to meet targets and schedules;
Ensuring that all products meet quality standards and specifications through effective quality control measures and adherence to company quality procedures;
Identifying and resolving production issues promptly, working collaboratively with other departments as needed to find solutions;
Maintaining accurate production records, reports, and documentation as required by company policies and regulatory requirements;
Having ability to work flexible hours and shifts as required to meet production demands and support business needs
See attached job description for all details
What you will need
Required criteria
- Have a working knowledge of Windows based software including Microsoft Excel;
- Demonstrate a strong technical background and be prepared to get involved in a “hands on” capacity when required
- Demonstrate practical experience of planning, scheduling and performance monitoring;
- 2+ years Supervisory experience in a high-speed environment
Desired criteria
- NVQ Level III Management / recognised mgmt. qualification
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Business Process Improvement
Managing Quality
Problem Solving
General Housekeeping Skills
Coaching
Employee Relations
Production Operations
Teamwork
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Production Team Leader
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.