Cell Leader/Team Leader

Our clients Longford site is part of the Nomad Foods Group. Across two Irish sites, Naas and Longford, they employ around 450 people and make about 50,000 tonnes of pizza a year. That includes the Goodfella's and San Marco brands and own-label pizza for retailers across the UK and Ireland.

The Role
Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll lead your cell to hit targets across our five manufacturing pillars: Safety, Quality, People, Output and Cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Lead by example. Keep your team's H&S training up to date, complete monthly H&S and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) targets, and raise any concerns promptly.
• Quality & Food Safety: Make sure all product meets customer specification. Complete shift documentation, HACCP and traceability records, and cleaning schedules. Maintain daily GMP, BRC and 5S standards.
• People: Support the Production Manager with attendance, timekeeping, breaks and rest periods. Apply company policies fairly and consistently.
• Training: Own training in your cell. Roll out new procedures, keep records up to date, and cross-train your team to build flexibility.
• Output & Efficiency: Hit hourly output, OEE and plan attainment targets. Run efficient changeovers (SMED), log all downtime and make sure materials reach the line on time.
• Yield & Waste: Control material usage and keep waste and giveaway to a minimum.
• Leadership: Make day-to-day decisions on people, materials and productivity. Support fellow Cell Leaders, and cover for managers when needed.

What We're Looking For
Essential:

• Previous team leader experience
• Process knowledge you can show with examples
• Knowledge of BRC standards and customer codes of practice
• A strong health and safety mindset
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• SAP skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable:

Formal leadership training