Line Leader

Mploy Staffing Solutons; Bridport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing business is seeking a Line Leader in Bridport. In this role, you'll oversee operations on production lines, ensuring product quality and efficiency while leading and coaching team members. This dynamic position requires experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership abilities, and relevant certifications. Join a company that values teamwork and offers ongoing training to enhance your capabilities.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment that values teamwork and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment required.
• Strong people management skills or supervisory training desired.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct quality checks and data entry for compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 2 and 3 Food Hygiene certification

Forklift certification (where relevant)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production Systems

Job description

Posted: 12th June 2025
Salary: £13.64 per hour
Location: Bridport
Reference: MSLINELEADER

Are you an experienced Production Operative ready to step into a leadership role? Join a respected food manufacturing business as a Line Leader. You’ll take charge of a specific production line or area, leading teams across multiple levels to ensure consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards.

What You’ll Do:

– Take ownership of a production line or area, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

– Lead, support and coach team members and managing performance.

– Adjust equipment settings and manage availability to maintain continuous production flow.

– Conduct quality checks, sampling, and data entry to ensure compliance with internal standards and audit requirements.

– Enforce and model adherence to health and safety, food safety, and quality procedures.

– Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

– Collaborate across departments and act as the first line of resolution for production challenges.

What We’re Looking For:

– Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.

– Level 2 and 3 Food Hygiene certification.

– Manual handling awareness and forklift certification (where relevant).

– Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and production systems.

– Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

– People management or supervisory training.

– Familiarity with LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

– Lead with integrity, professionalism, and a proactive mindset.

– Embrace responsibility and are motivated to achieve team goals.

– Enjoy fostering collaboration and supporting team development.

– Strive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

– Step into a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business.

– Access to ongoing training and development.

– Work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, quality, and innovation.

Ready to lead a team and make an impact? Apply today and help drive excellence on the production floor.

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