Food Production Line Leader - Hands-On Growth

Connect Personnel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Personnel is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Line Leader for our food production site in Rochester. You will oversee daily production line operations, support operators, troubleshoot machinery and drive safety, quality and efficiency.

Working with the Production Supervisor and maintenance teams, you will implement improvements, ensure GMP/BRC compliance, and maintain accurate production records. This role offers a stable day-shift pattern and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a production environment.
• Experience as a Line Leader, Line Lead, Senior Production Operator or Team Leader.
• Practical knowledge of production machinery, equipment setup and changeovers.
• Strong mechanical awareness and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of GMP, BRC, quality control and health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting, training and coordinating production operators.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of production issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production line activities to meet production targets.
• Set up, operate, adjust and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Monitor production performance, minimise downtime and reduce waste.
• Allocate tasks and provide hands-on support, training and coaching to operators.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and all required checks are completed.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, BRC, health and safety standards and company procedures.
• Identify and resolve machinery and production issues, working with Engineering and Maintenance when required.
• Ensure machinery is safely cleaned, dismantled, inspected and reassembled when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete all relevant documentation.
• Escalate production, equipment and quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Complete production close-down procedures and provide clear handovers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a positive team culture.
• Provide supervisory cover when required.

Skills

Line leadership

Team coaching

Troubleshooting

GMP/BRC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Job description

Connect Personnel is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Line Leader for our food production site in Rochester. You will oversee daily production line operations, support operators, troubleshoot machinery and drive safety, quality and efficiency.

Working with the Production Supervisor and maintenance teams, you will implement improvements, ensure GMP/BRC compliance, and maintain accurate production records. This role offers a stable day-shift pattern and opportunities for progression.