Line Leader

Integrity Plus Ltd; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Crossgate is seeking a proactive Production Line Leader to oversee operations on a busy production line. This role involves managing staff, ensuring production standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in a 12-hour shift pattern. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a production environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Benefits include a supportive team culture and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Casual dress

Free on-site parking

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Line Leader or Team Leader in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Prophet or Scan systems advantageous.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on/4 off pattern.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deploy production staff across shifts.
• Run one production line effectively and ensure all areas operate to standard.
• Support with internal and external audits when required.
• Lead, supervise, and train team members and agency workers.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Prophet

Scan systems

Job description

We're looking for a proactive Production Line Leader to oversee a busy production line, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and high-quality output. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys leading a team and keeping things running efficiently. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift rota (12 hours) your key responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities

• Manage and deploy production staff across shifts.
• Run one production line effectively and ensure all areas operate to standard.
• Complete all required documentation and handovers accurately.
• Support with internal and external audits when required.
• Complete packaging defect forms and daily fire registers.
• Co‑ordinate rota and time & attendance systems if needed.
• Ensure daily paperwork, cleaning, and production checks are fully completed.
• Maintain adequate stock of product and packaging throughout shifts.
• Monitor and promote production KPIs and efficiency targets.
• Check and sign off operator paperwork (e.g. checkweighers, label control).
• Manage label sign-off and returns processes.
• Lead, supervise, and train team members and agency workers.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure all staff adhere to PPE and site safety requirements.
• Accurately report job information on Prophet (or similar system).

About You

• Previous experience as a Line Leader or Team Leader in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Confident communicator and organiser with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Prophet or Scan systems advantageous.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work 12‑hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to grow within a leading manufacturer