Line Leader

Moulton Bulb Company; Low Fulney Estate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site staff canteen

Competitive company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Company is seeking a Line Leader for our packhouse to oversee staff and equipment within a defined area, ensuring the daily production plan is met as scheduled by the planning team.

The role includes check-weighing, supervising staffing, monitoring line efficiency, and maintaining quality standards from start to finish. A proactive, detail‑minded team player is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to identify and solve problems quickly in a production environment.
• Keen eye for detail to maintain quality standards.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise workload in a fast-paced line.
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the packhouse line to meet daily production plans.
• Carry out check-weigher checks on time and report issues.
• Ensure sufficient staffing to pack the product and monitor line efficiency.
• Monitor top-tailer usage and ensure effective operation.
• Check packaging/labels for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

A Line Leader for our Packhouse to take responsibility for both staff and equipment within a defined area of the packhouse, ensuring the team achieve the daily production plan as scheduled by the planning team.,

• Carry out check-weigher checks on time and correctly, reporting any issues found immediately
• Work with the supervising team, ensure that you have sufficient people to pack the relevant product
• Monitor top-tailer usage ensuring that they are working effectively
• Check that all packaging and labels used are correct, undamaged and meet quality standards
• Constantly monitor and ensure that the quality of the finished product meets specification. Any issues feedback to colleagues and soon as possible
• Monitor rejects, feeding back to colleagues if problems are found
• Turn off \"moving\" machinery at break times and turn off completely at the end of the working day and provide cover for colleagues if they leave the line
• Completely run the line out at the end of the working day, if agreed with the supervisors the hopper can be turned off and left full
• At the end of the day thoroughly check the line for any foreign objects and remove (wood, stones etc)
• Any issue with your line must be reported to a supervisor or one of the engineering team
• Keep your work and surrounding areas clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload as the situation requires
• Keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve with a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work as a team

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• On-site staff canteen
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Free, convenient on-site parking
• Compassionate paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Doctor Line access
• Long service rewards and recognition
• Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us
• Supportive family-run business that values its people
• Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform \"Shallot More\"
• Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub
• Committed to providing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities