Salary: £14.16 - 14.16 per hour
Reference: 143140
Our client, a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Line Leader to join their Packing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Due to the rural location of the site, own transport is essential, as public transport options are limited.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:15 – 15:00
Key Responsibilities
Operational Performance
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Manage a specific packing line area or function to ensure production targets are met.
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Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, machinery, and materials.
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Coordinate raw materials and packaging supplies to prevent production stoppages.
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Reduce waste and support cost-effective production practices.
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Ensure equipment and personnel are prepared and available before shift start-up and changeovers.
Team Leadership
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Lead, motivate, and develop team members.
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Monitor and maintain positive staff morale.
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Allocate resources effectively to meet production requirements.
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Encourage a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
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Ensure all production records are completed accurately and on time.
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Promote and maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.
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Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Report issues that may impact production output, quality, or safety.
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Support compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
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Support operational improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.
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Contribute to a culture of innovation and best practice.
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
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Adaptable and flexible to meet changing production demands.
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Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
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Strong attention to detail with good accuracy and numeracy skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Good standard of spoken and written English.
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Quality-focused approach to work.
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Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
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Ambitious, proactive, and driven to identify and implement improvements.
Desirable Requirements
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Food manufacturing or process manufacturing experience.
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Knowledge of quality and compliance systems.
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Understanding of allergen awareness.
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Training in Manual Handling, COSHH, and Risk Assessment.
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Additional Health & Safety qualifications or training.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly rate
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Company pension scheme
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Profit-related bonus scheme
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Life assurance
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Employee discounts and rewards platform
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Additional company benefits
Apply Now
If you are an experienced production or packing line leader looking for your next opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information call Meda on 01476574514 or email [email protected]
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