Hands On Line Leader

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Competitive salary

Job summary

CNC Recruitment is representing a major European corporation seeking an experienced Hands-On Line Leader to manage the day-to-day performance of a production line in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. The role requires leading from the front, coordinating operators, ensuring safety, quality and timely outputs while supporting production activities when required.

You will oversee line operations, allocate tasks, drive efficiency, manage changeovers with minimal downtime, maintain records,

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading production teams or lines.
• Strong organisational skills and problem solving ability.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus.
• Excellent communication and a proactive hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production operatives on a designated line.
• Allocate tasks and ensure targets are achieved.
• Monitor quality, output and production performance.
• Lead product changeovers and minimise downtime.
• Support machine operation and basic adjustments when required.
• Ensure food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Support continuous improvement and team development.

Skills

Line leadership

Manufacturing experience

Quality & safety

Communication

Problem solving

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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