Line Leader

Natures Way Foods; Crawley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus £1,500

Night shift allowance £2,420

Training investment £3,000

Free English lessons

Employer matched pension 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Online GP & life assurance

Job summary

Natures Way Foods in Chichester is seeking an experienced Line Leader to join our fast-paced production team. This hands-on supervisory role focuses on leading operatives to deliver safe, high-quality products while hitting daily targets and KPIs.

Benefits include a £1,500 signing bonus after 12 weeks, day or night shifts, competitive salary (£28,888 days; £33,014 nights), night shift allowance, training investment and pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Supervisory experience or strong demonstrable leading capability
• Proven machine operation experience
• Strong understanding of KPIs and production targets
• Good organisational and timekeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Confidence to coach, motivate and manage performance
• Fluent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and coordinate Production Operatives and agency colleagues on your line
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are followed, reporting accidents and near misses immediately
• Complete start-up checks and manage non-conformances, escalating major issues appropriately
• Ensure food safety, GMP and customer standards are met at all times
• Take ownership of line KPIs including yield, waste, giveaway and downtime
• Monitor Short Interval Control (SIC) hourly and implement corrective actions when required
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of food safety and compliance paperwork
• Coach and train colleagues to achieve right-first-time quality standards
• Manage line resources effectively including labour, materials and equipment
• Deliver clear and detailed handovers between shifts
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

English fluency

Job description

Line Leader - Hiring Now | £1,500 signing on Bonus | Days only or Nights only | Chichester

Are you an experienced Line Leader? Would you like to earn a £1,500 signing on bonus? Were looking for a confident and proactive Line Leader to join our fast-paced Production team at Natures Way Foods.

This is a hands-on Supervisory role with responsibility for leading your team to deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting daily performance targets. Youll coach colleagues, monitor KPIs, drive improvements and ensure food safety and compliance standards are met at all times.

If you thrive in a busy FMCG environment and enjoy motivating others to achieve results, this could be your next step.

Shift pattern

Days only:

Fixed days 7am 7pm.

You will work 7 days within a 14-day period. Typically:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday

Nights only:

Fixed nights: 7pm 7am.

You will work 4 days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

What you get from us

• Salary: £28,888 for days only or £33,014 for nights only
• £1,500 signing bonus which will be paid after successful completion of your 12 weeks probation period
• Night shift allowance - £2,420
• £3,000 invested in your training from day one
• Free English lessons (if required)
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As a Line Leader, you will:

• Lead, guide and coordinate Production Operatives and agency colleagues on your line
• Ensure all Health & Safety standards are followed, reporting accidents and near misses immediately
• Complete start-up checks and manage non-conformances, escalating major issues appropriately
• Ensure food safety, GMP and customer standards are met at all times
• Take ownership of line KPIs including yield, waste, giveaway and downtime
• Monitor Short Interval Control (SIC) hourly and implement corrective actions when required
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of food safety and compliance paperwork
• Coach and train colleagues to achieve right-first-time quality standards
• Manage line resources effectively including labour, materials and equipment
• Deliver clear and detailed handovers between shifts
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities

This is a supervisory role you set the standard and lead by example.

Qualifications

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Supervisory experience or strong demonstrable leading capability
• Proven machine operation experience
• Strong understanding of KPIs and production targets
• Good organisational and timekeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Confidence to coach, motivate and manage performance
• Fluent spoken and written English

Ideal candidate:

• Already working as a Line Leader, Senior Operative or aspiring Supervisor
• Comfortable managing performance and escalating issues
• Data-driven and KPI aware
• Strong on food safety and compliance
• Calm under pressure

For terms and conditions regarding the signing on bonus, speak to the recruitment team who can provide the company policy.

Our Company

Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But theres lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Our Vision

At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh- with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world-class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- were not just making food. Were shaping the future of fresh.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

Interested?

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh