Hands On Line Leader

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 hours per week

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Competitive salary

Job summary

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd represents a prestigious client in the UK recruiting an experienced Hands-On Line Leader for a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment. You will lead from the front, coordinating production operatives, improving line performance and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Key requirements include hands-on leadership, production supervision experience in FMCG, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, food, nutrition or FMCG.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of quality, food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work alongside the production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production teams on a designated line.
• Allocate tasks and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor quality, output and production performance.
• Lead product changeovers and minimise downtime.
• Support machine operation and basic adjustments.
• Maintain food safety, GMP, HACCP and health & safety standards.

Skills

Line leadership

Production supervision

Quality control

Food safety

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

HACCP

GMP

Job description

CNC Recruitment is delighted to be representing a highly prestigious, large European corporation in the recruitment of an experienced Hands-On Line Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident production professional to join a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment and take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a production line.

The Role

You will lead and coordinate production operatives, ensuring the line runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership position, where you will lead from the front while also supporting production activities when required.

• Leading and coordinating production teams on a designated line
• Allocating tasks and ensuring production targets are achieved
• Monitoring quality, output and production performance
• Leading product changeovers and minimising downtime
• Supporting machine operation and basic adjustments where required
• Ensuring food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
• Completing production records and documentation accurately
• Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly
• Supporting continuous improvement and team development

About You

We are seeking someone with:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, food, nutrition or FMCG
• Experience leading, coordinating or supervising production teams
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of quality, food safety and health & safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• A practical, proactive and “can-do” attitude
• A willingness to remain hands‑on and work alongside the production team

Experience as a Line Leader, Team Leader, Senior Operator or similar would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of HACCP and GMP.

The Opportunity

• 39 hours per week
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary

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