Line Leader

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Line Leader to manage multiple packing lines. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality production, leading a team, and complying with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has over two years of experience in food manufacturing and strong team management skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £29,000 plus benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

PPE provided

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to three production lines efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Lead and train team members to meet KPIs.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Excel skills

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

H&S Certification

Train the Trainer Certification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Line Leader looking to take ownership of production performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We’re currently hiring a Line Leader based in Runcton to manage and organise multiple packing lines, ensuring high-quality finished goods are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing up to three production lines to deliver customer orders on time and in full
• Leading, motivating, and training your team to meet KPIs (waste reduction, packs per minute, OEE, cost per pack)
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and H&S standards
• Coordinating with runners, label teams, and quality teams to maintain product accuracy
• Carrying out quality checks, record-keeping, and handovers between shifts
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

What you need

• Experience in food manufacturing (2+ years desirable)
• Previous machine operation or supervisory experience (preferred)
• ERP system knowledge (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills to gather and report data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good people management and interpersonal skills
• Food Safety, Health & Safety, or Train the Trainer certifications (desirable)
• Full right to work in the UK

Role Details

• Full-time, permanent role
• Chilled environment (PPE provided)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Competitive salary £29,000 plus benefits and opportunities for training and development. Day Shifts 6am-4pm Monday to Friday

If you’re motivated, results-driven, and ready to lead from the front, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.