Date: 24 Aug 2026
Location: Middlesbrough, MDB, GB, TS2 1XA
Company: Glanbia
Operations Line Lead
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Operations Shift Manager, the OLL is employed to manage the overall effectiveness of an area of the Middlesbrough factory covering up to 2 functional areas or lines. They are accountable for the safety and wellbeing of their team and all aspects of food safety. Their core purpose is to achieve or exceed all functional area KPIs covering Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.
Nothing is so important that it can’t be done safely; the welfare of your colleagues is paramount and you must promote and support a safe working environment and foster a culture of “safety first”.
Job Summary
Developing housekeeping standards, task lists and auditing compliance to 5S standards
Identifying hazards in the workplace and reducing risk
Carrying out Risk assessments for all operations
Leading SEAT meeting to temperature check safety culture
Creating SOPs for all tasks and carrying out Operational work diagnosis to confirm and improve SOPs
Reviewing material usage using supporting systems (Yields, scan data & SAP)
Managing data accuracy
Interrogating data systems to share key points with Team and Leadership
Carrying out basic problem solving
Updating visual management systems
Managing and reviewing KPI's - OEE, CTP, Q, EHS, YIELD at meetings
Effecting 2 way communication
Deliver or facilitate training delivery to Line Teams based on agreed plans
Maintaining hygiene and housekeeping standards
Managing Food safety standards
Supporting workplace organisation using 5S methodology
Training of team members in SOPs
Identifying skills gaps and confirming skills are available for production by managing the production rota for the line
Maintaining inventory protocols eg scanning, material control
Qualification & Experience Requirements
Previous food industry experience preferred in an equivalent position
Enrolment or planned enrolment in further developmental qualification (eg ILM, NVQ)
Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety:Excellent communication skills:Attention to detail:Strong interpersonal skills - Team player:Demonstrated Leadership skills:
Numeracy and data management. (inc use of Microsoft Office tools and SAP)
Enthusiasm and Energy – can do attitude
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where you Will Work
The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough, UK onsite.
What We Would Like to Offer You
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, health competitive salary.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
