Line Leader

Mansfield Fruit Farms Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit packaging company in the UK is seeking candidates for a role focused on managing a packing line. Responsibilities include conducting start-up checks, training staff, and ensuring quality control of packaging materials. The ideal candidate will maintain line hygiene and oversee staff communication regarding job priorities. Successful candidates will report to the Packhouse Manager upon order completion. This position calls for an organized individual with experience in food production or packing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production or packing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all start-up checks for the line.
• Train packers and ensure line hygiene.
• Ensure QC checks labels and packaging before production.

Job description

• To perform all start up checks for the line.
• To inform ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator on your line regarding priority of Jobs and keep them updated on any changes.
• To prepare and set up the line efficiently.
• Collect packaging and labels from the packaging store, and ensure the QC checks all labels & packaging before starting the line.
• Check the fruit in the wet area is the correct variety, grower and job number.
• Train the packers, check the packer and line hygiene. Inform all staff on the line about the jobs ahead and give necessary instructions.
• To complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Continually check the minus sheet for any updates.
• Ensure additional fruit & packaging is ordered in a timely manner if the job increases and is then checked by the QC before use.
• To ensure QC’s check all extra Polybags and Flow wrap samples before used in production.
• Ensure all packaging is removed from the line at the end of each job and returned to the packaging department and line is clean.
• Update the status of the job on the minus sheet as per SOP, and ensure all details & information are provided.
• Must report to the Packhouse Manager once all orders are complete.