Hands-On Production Line Leader (Mon-Fri)

Found Food & Drink; Rochester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Found Food & Drink is seeking a Production Line Leader for its Medway site in Kent. The role focuses on running a busy production line, supporting teammates with training, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will monitor output and quality, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime and waste. The successful candidate will have production leadership experience and a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, training or coordinating colleagues.
• Clear communication and the ability to keep a team focused.
• Understanding of quality, hygiene and safe working practices.
• Willingness to develop with the business and take on more responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Help organise the team and daily workload to keep production running smoothly.
• Lead by example on the production floor and support colleagues with training.
• Monitor output and quality, spot issues early and resolve with the team.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, and accurate production records.
• Help improve ways of working to reduce downtime and waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training

Quality awareness

Job description

Found Food & Drink is seeking a Production Line Leader for its Medway site in Kent. The role focuses on running a busy production line, supporting teammates with training, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will monitor output and quality, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime and waste. The successful candidate will have production leadership experience and a proactive, hands-on approach.