Line Leader

Culina Group

Northampton

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Culina Group is seeking a Production Team Leader for its Chilled & Fresh division to manage production lines and labour in order to meet planned volume and commercial targets. You will ensure the final product meets client specifications while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

With experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment, you will lead by example, drive continuous improvement, and train new starters while ensuring compliance with GMP and housekeeping guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience leading teams in manufacturing/FMCG
Ability to meet production targets and KPI's
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to QA, safety and GMP standards

Responsibilities

Motivate a team to meet production targets
Ensure products meet client specifications (SPI)
Maximise production efficiency on an hourly/daily basis
Adhere to health, safety, and quality regulations
Maintain accurate paperwork and systems
Coach and develop new starters
Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction
Liaise with agency controllers and attend team leader meetings

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Team motivation

Problem solving

Tools

Vision system

Job description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division - from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

To manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets, and in accordance with QA and safety standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

To effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets
Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
Effectively use the integrated management system (Vision)
To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
To liaise with agency controllers on a day to day basis providing feedback regarding agency workers
To attend team leader meetings
To assist in the training and development of new starters
To act as a role model for best practice
Monitor, control and minimise waste
Play an active part in continuous improvement
To conduct RTW and disciplinary interviews as required
To participate in the companies appraisal system
Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post