Line Leader

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Line Leader to manage a production line in Redditch. This role involves overseeing team performance, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining quality operations in a regulated and cold environment. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Onsite training in GMP, Food Safety Level 2.
• Must work in temperatures between 5 & 8 degrees C.

Responsibilities

• Manage production line tasks and team operations.
• Ensure safety compliance and conduct audits.
• Resolve operational issues and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

Fluent English

GMP Compliance

Problem Solving

Team Management

Job description

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Job Title: Line Leader
Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year
Hours: Monday- Friday 2.30 pm- 11.30 pm

*Working in temperature between 4C and 8C, wearing required PPE (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood) *

*Prohibited on site (jewellery, painted or fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, piercings) *

Job Summary

The Cell Leader manages a production line and leads a team to ensure compliance with food safety, product quality, and health & safety standards.

General:

• Follow company training, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Report food safety, quality, or health & safety issues.
• Log accidents and safety concerns via the C Fresh App.
• Use equipment correctly and report defects.
• Conduct quality checks on product integrity.

Role-Specific:

• Assign tasks and provide instructions to team members.
• Monitor GMP, food safety, brand integrity, and safety compliance.
• Resolve local issues and escalate when necessary.
• Conduct weekly food safety audits.
• Complete paperwork accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and contact engineering when required.
• Report issues efficiently to the Zone Leader.
• Motivate team members to meet targets.
• Communicate delays, shortages, and equipment issues.
• Suggest and implement process improvements.
• Support new product, recipe, and process introductions.

Key Accountabilities & Performance Metrics

• Maintain GMP score >85%
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork and CCP checks.
• Minimize waste and product giveaway.
• Report Health & Safety concerns.
• Uphold food safety, product quality, and brand integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

Onsite training provided:

• Induction, GMP, Site Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls
• Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping
• ASC/MSC Awareness, Fire Safety, Food Safety Level 2
• Happy to work in a cold environment working at between 5 & 8 degrees C (Essential)

Language Requirement:

• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking) required.

Core Values & Behaviors

• Safety First: Report concerns and hazards.
• Food Safety & Quality: Prioritize product integrity.
• Integrity: Follow company rules and procedures.
• Transparency: Communicate openly.

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