Line Leader

Moulton Bulb Company; Spalding; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Pension scheme

Overtime pay 1.33x hourly rate

EAP & Doctor line access

Long service rewards

Gift vouchers

Shallot More discounts

Wellbeing hub access

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Company is seeking a Line Leader for its Packhouse in the UK. You will manage staff and equipment within a defined area to meet the daily production plan as set by the planning team.

Shifts run 06:15 to 18:30 on a 4 on, 4 off rotation, with responsibilities including check-weighing, quality control, and line safety. You will work with supervision to ensure adequate staffing, monitor equipment usage and ensure packaging accuracy, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Responsibilities

• 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 as 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

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.

Working hours: 06:15am to 6:30pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

The Position:

• 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

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• On-site staff canteen
• Competitive company pension scheme
• 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