Line Leader

Thegreenhousegrowers; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Thegreenhousegrowers in Ely is seeking a Line Leader for our Packhouse to oversee the packing line and ensure timely, accurate preparation of goods for distribution. This full-time, permanent role requires hands-on leadership to maintain productivity, quality and safety standards on site.

You will lead production operatives, allocate tasks, run start-up checks, monitor performance, and collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Management to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production operatives on a line.
• Ability to supervise packing lines and ensure GMP standards.
• Experience in a food production environment is beneficial.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operatives on the assigned line.
• Allocate staff to tasks and ensure the line is adequately staffed.
• Conduct line start-up checks and ensure production is ready to begin.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and packing specifications are achieved.
• Monitor productivity, waste and downtime and take corrective action.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and GMP standards are maintained.
• Complete all production documentation accurately.
• Support changeovers and minimise downtime.
• Report equipment faults to Machine Minders or Engineering.
• Train, coach and support new and existing team members.
• Communicate daily production plans, priorities and issues.
• Work closely with Quality, Logistics and Management teams.
• Escalate quality, safety and people issues promptly.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Concentration

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Production scheduling

Quick thinking

Job description

Line Leader

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Department: Packhouse

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ely

Reporting To: Packhouse Team Leader

Compensation: £14.41 - £15.41 / hour

Description

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Packhouse at our Ely site. We are seeking a motivated individual to take responsibility for the efficient movement of goods within the Packhouse, while ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The role also involves operating and overseeing the packing lines, ensuring that packaging processes meet Company quality standards and that products are prepared accurately and on time for distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operatives on the assigned line.


• Allocate staff to tasks and ensure the line is adequately staffed.


• Conduct line start-up checks and ensure production is ready to begin.


• Ensure production targets, quality standards and packing specifications are achieved.


• Monitor productivity, waste and downtime and take corrective action.


• Ensure food safety, hygiene and GMP standards are maintained.


• Complete all production documentation accurately.


• Support changeovers and minimise downtime.


• Report equipment faults to Machine Minders or Engineering.


• Train, coach and support new and existing team members.


• Communicate daily production plans, priorities and issues.


• Work closely with Quality, Logistics and Management teams.


• Escalate quality, safety and people issues promptly.


• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Problem solving.


• Decision making.


• Concentration.


• Attention to detail.


• Teamwork.


• Able to follow instructions and production schedules.


• Able to act quickly when a problem arises.