Line Leader

Gap Personnel; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

39-hour working week

20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Gap Personnel is recruiting for a hands-on Line Leader to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in nutritional and health products. The role is based on the Bridgewater site with a 39‑hour week and a salary of £28,300.

The successful candidate will lead the daily operation of the production line, coordinate operators and packers, and ensure targets are met safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. They will mentor a team and drive continuous improvement on the line.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, food, nutrition or FMCG sectors.
• Experience coordinating people or leading production activities.
• Solid understanding of production processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to make practical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence completing production and quality documentation.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style.
• Knowledge of quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, production changeovers or basic machine troubleshooting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a production line.
• Coordinate operators and packers across the shift.
• Allocate tasks and communicate production priorities.
• Ensure lines start on time and run efficiently.
• Monitor output, quality and downtime.
• Lead product changeovers.
• Complete quality checks and production documentation.
• Carry out basic machine adjustments.
• Resolve day-to-day production issues and escalate technical faults.
• Support and training of new team members.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene, GMP and health and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Work directly on the line and operate machinery when needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

People coordination

Production processes

Organisational skills

Decision making

Documentation

Leadership

Quality & safety

Job description

Line Leader – Manufacturing

Location: Bridgewater
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: £28,300

We’re recruiting for a hands‑on Line Leader to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in nutritional and health products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Operative, Team Leader or Line Leader who enjoys being present on the factory floor. You’ll coordinate the day‑to‑day running of a production line, support the team, and ensure targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The role

• Leading the daily operation of a production line
• Coordinating operators and packers throughout the shift
• Allocating tasks and communicating production priorities
• Ensuring lines start on time and run efficiently
• Monitoring output, quality, and downtime
• Leading product changeovers
• Completing quality checks and production documentation
• Carrying out basic machine adjustments where required
• Resolving day‑to‑day production issues and escalating technical faults
• Supporting and training new team members
• Maintaining high food safety, hygiene, GMP and health and safety standards
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Working directly on the line and operating machinery when needed

What we’re looking for

• Experience within manufacturing, production, food, nutrition, or FMCG
• Previous experience coordinating people or leading production activities
• A good understanding of production processes
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to make practical decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Confidence completing production and quality documentation
• A hands‑on, proactive, and supportive leadership style
• Good knowledge of quality, hygiene and health and safety standards

Experience with HACCP, GMP, production changeovers, continuous improvement or basic machine troubleshooting would be advantageous.

What’s on offer

• A permanent position with a growing manufacturer
• 39‑hour working week
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• A hands‑on role with genuine responsibility for people and performance

If you’re an experienced production professional ready to take greater responsibility for a team and manufacturing line, we’d love to hear from you.