Line Leader

JDR Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment in Leigh is seeking a proactive Cover Team Member for a permanent night-shift role in a busy food manufacturing environment. This position offers the chance to develop leadership capabilities while remaining hands-on on the production floor, with a continental pattern of 6pm–6am.

You will work across production operations, support Team Leaders, and help ensure targets, GMP compliance, quality standards and safety, while driving continuous improvement across shifts and functions.

Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to motivate and lead by example.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of GMP and health & safety requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to complete production paperwork and monitor performance data.
• Proactive with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover across production functions when required.
• Assist with smooth running of shifts and daily operations.
• Support line coordination and delivery of production targets.
• Monitor food safety, quality and operational standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and leadership teams.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Interpersonal skills

GMP awareness

Food safety

Health & safety

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

We're recruiting for a Cover Team Member to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production operative looking to develop leadership skills while remaining hands-on within the operation.

Location: Leigh

Contract: Permanent

Shifts available: Continental shift pattern, 6pm-6am

Salary: £36,072

The Role

Working across the production operation, you'll provide support to Team Leaders and help ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational objectives are achieved.

Key responsibilities included

Supporting the coordination of production teams across the line

• Providing cover across various production functions when required
• Assisting with the smooth running of shifts and daily operations
• Supporting team performance to achieve production targets
• Monitoring and maintaining food safety, quality and operational standards
• Working closely with production, engineering and leadership teams
• Delivering effective communication across departments
• Helping drive continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking For

Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment

Strong leadership potential and the ability to lead by example

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate and support colleagues

Good understanding of GMP, food safety and health & safety requirements

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confidence completing production paperwork and monitoring performance data

Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement

What’s on offer?

Opportunity to develop leadership experience

Permanent night-shift position

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Stable long-term employment with a successful manufacturing business

Chance to play a key role in delivering operational success

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.