Line Leader

Workforce Staffing; Charlton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Line Leader in Evesham to supervise a team of operatives and agency staff, ensuring a safe, efficient line that meets daily targets. The role operates on a 7-day rotation and weekends, with duties including line setup, material ordering, and maintaining quality standards.

You will lead a diverse team, monitor performance, and uphold Health & Safety procedures in a fast-paced chilled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing or team leadership roles.
• Experience in chilled environments is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to delegate and motivate a team.
• Flexible with rotational shifts, including weekends.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and allocate team members to meet daily production targets.
• Set up the production line and ensure jobs are completed with minimal disruption.
• Monitor production performance against targets and take action where required.
• Order raw materials and packaging as needed.
• Ensure correct packaging is used and avoid unnecessary packaging on the line.
• Complete production/job sheets accurately and on time.
• Monitor performance boards and record missing information.
• Ensure quality standards and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Monitor waste and reduce waste in line with targets.
• Complete Health & Safety checks and report issues promptly.
• Ensure accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are reported.
• Keep production area clean, organised and tidy.
• Deputise for colleagues or the immediate line manager when trained and competent to do so.

Skills

Production leadership

Communication skills

Delegation

Team leadership

Organisation skills

Health & Safety

Food hygiene

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Evesham
Salary: £31,000 per year
Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts – Monday to Sunday
Environment: Chilled food production

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Line Leader to join our team in Evesham.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous production, food manufacturing or team leader/supervisory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and leading a team to achieve production, quality and safety targets.

The Role

As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of Production Operatives, including agency staff, ensuring the production line runs safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Please note: The company operates 7 days a week, so this is not a Monday-to-Friday role. You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern, including weekends, according to the business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and allocate team members to meet daily production targets.
• Set up the production line and ensure jobs are completed with minimal disruption.
• Monitor production performance against targets and take action where required.
• Order raw materials and packaging as needed.
• Ensure the correct packaging is being used and avoid unnecessary packaging on the line.
• Complete production/job sheets accurately and on time.
• Monitor performance boards and ensure any missing information or reasons are recorded.
• Ensure quality standards and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Monitor waste and help reduce waste in line with company targets.
• Complete required Health & Safety checks and report any issues promptly.
• Ensure accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are reported.
• Make sure the team follows all Health & Safety procedures and uses PPE correctly.
• Keep the production area clean, organised and tidy.
• Identify and report recurring production issues to the Section Controller and Shift Manager.
• Support managers and supervisors with the day-to-day running of the operation.
• Act as a point of contact for team members and ...
• Deputise for colleagues or the immediate line manager when trained and competent to do so.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Production, Manufacturing or Team Leader/Supervisory role is desirable.
• Food production experience is an advantage.
• Experience working in a chilled environment is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate, motivate and brief a team effectively.
• Confident leading a diverse team and working with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Reliable, organised and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling qualifications are advantageous.
• Flexible and willing to work a rotational shift pattern, including weekends.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Your team and production line will be expected to achieve:

• Production targets and planned output
• Right First Time quality standards
• High Health & Safety standards
• Minimal waste
• A clean, safe and well-organised production area

Please note: This is a 7-day operation and the successful candidate must be available to work rotational shifts, including weekends.