Production Unit Manager (Team Manager / Team Lead)
Derry/Londonderry, GB
About our group:
Seagate products help more people store, share, and protect their valuable digital content. With 97% of the world’s information being stored on hard drives, the rapid growth of digital data makes Seagate more important every day. About Seagate
Seagate is where the future is read and written, with continuous innovation proving that a hard drive is not "Just a Hard Drive". Find out how we are "Shaping a new era of storage" as we craft the datasphere.
Seagate Technology is a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage. We create breakthrough technology so you can confidently store your data and easily unlock its value. Founded over 45 years ago, Seagate has shipped over four billion terabytes of data capacity and offers a full portfolio of storage devices, systems, and services from edge to cloud.
About the role - you will:
Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will have responsibility for the direction, motivation, and performance of a team of manufacturing specialists engaged in the manufacturing process. Your role has the responsibility of maintaining a safe working environment, managing a team of up to 35 Manufacturing Specialists, engaging cross functionally to meet the standards and operational performance expected of your team. You will already be an effective leader, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop your team members in a manufacturing environment. - You will:
• Manage team of Manufacturing Specialists, including the effective communication of goals, providing training and development opportunities and providing feedback on performance in a high-performance team environment.
• Maintain focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals.
• Create a high performing & engaged workforce who feel valued and appreciated.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures including the reporting of accidents/incidents/work related illnesses, regular safety audits, compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness within the manufacturing facility.
• Take the lead in operational bottleneck situations to alleviate the issue and work cross functionally in providing an immediate response and timely resolution.
• Adapt plans and manage changes that arise as a result of priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes or customer requirements.
• Promote and drive the building of cross-departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a continuous improvement culture within the team.
About you:
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high performing team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in continuous improvement.
Your experience includes:
• At least 2 years previous management experience. All management experience considered. See some of our benefits are listed below…. Competitive starting salary with a 25% shift allowance. Plus, many other employee benefits!
• You must have at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including Maths and English, (if you are successful, you will be asked to provide these certificates, and these will be kept on file). GRADE C OR ABOVE
• You will bring a strong people management profile with demonstrated experience in all HR management aspects for the role.
• Demonstrating a successful track record of managing a team of people against goals and targets, in a pressurised work environment
You may also have:
• You might have a recognized management qualification.
• Health – Bupa Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Monday, 15th December 2025
Please include all relevant qualifications on your CV.
To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.
This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa and as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.
Work Shifts: 12-hour onsite shifts that include days and nights. (Working shift include: - 4 nights on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off,3 nights 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off). The rota will then repeat.
This is a Full-Time position working an average of 42 hours per week on-site.
Location:
Springtown, Northern Ireland
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
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The Seagate Derry / Londonderry Manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.
Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.
Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.
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Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None