FMCG Production Line Leader, Morning Shift

Culina Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme - 4% employee and 4%1

Life Assurance - x2 annual salary

Wellness - Employee Assistance Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

IPS in the UK is seeking a confident, hands-on Production Line Leader for our Lutterworth site. You will set up lines, lead the team, train staff, and ensure products meet client specs while monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards, maintaining audit-ready environments and strong housekeeping practices across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team to meet and exceed targets.
• Self-motivated, results-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Solid understanding of production machinery, manufacturing processes, and operational best practice.
• Strong attention to detail with paperwork, stock accuracy, and shift handovers.
• Clear and confident communication at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and quick decision-making in a fast-moving environment.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line each shift, restart checks and health and safety checks for smooth operation.
• Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently hit production targets.
• Train and guide colleagues on the line to build capability and confidence.
• Ensure finished products meet client specs and quality expectations at all times.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime, and waste to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to deliver production plans in full.
• Promote best practice across health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date per company procedures.
• Ensure all areas are audit-ready and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Champion housekeeping and GMP standards for a clean, safe working environment.
• Collaborate with agency controllers daily for workforce planning.

Skills

Motivate team

Coach staff

Develop people

Production machinery knowledge

Operational best practice

Quality awareness

Health and safety

Communication skills

Job description

IPS in the UK is seeking a confident, hands-on Production Line Leader for our Lutterworth site. You will set up lines, lead the team, train staff, and ensure products meet client specs while monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards, maintaining audit-ready environments and strong housekeeping practices across shifts.