Line Leader | Bromborough

Meatex Trading Ltd.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Line Leader to join their production team. In this role, you will oversee the efficient operation of the production line, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production plans. You'll be responsible for maintaining hygiene standards and driving efficiencies while fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to be part of a reputable organization that values its employees and provides excellent support and development opportunities. If you are passionate about food production and quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellbeing Activities

Learning Opportunities

Retail Discounts

Food Discounts

Cinema Discounts

Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing production lines and ensuring quality standards.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running production lines efficiently and safely.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and production plans.
• Maintain hygiene standards and monitor product quality.

Skills

Production Line Management

Quality Control

GMP Compliance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Food Safety Certification

Job description

Due to the expansion of the business, we are currently recruiting for a Line Leader to join our Bromborough Production team.

Your role as a Line Leader will be to assist Area Managers with the safe and efficient running of your production line, meeting customer quality requirements whilst delivering the production plan to budget.

Your job will include (but not limited to):

• Assist your manager to ensure 100% adherence to plan while producing product at the correct quality standards in line with customer specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that the elements of the production line are ready for commencement of production, including calibration of the slicer, set up of de-nester including the correct product tray, seal, label, OCM.
• Responsible for the collection of the relevant label cage from stores and the subsequent setting up of the line including scale and baskets referencing the price sheet.
• Ensuring the raw material is checked prior to use for quality in line with the product/customer specification.
• Completing necessary production paperwork, including downtime sheet, waste sheet, and traceability sheet.
• Responsible for ensuring that GMP is adhered to at all times and that the production area meets the expected walk away standards, prior to shift end.
• Maintaining factory hygiene standards and encouraging others to do the same, ensuring the site is audit ready at all times.
• Responsible for label checks and driving efficiencies, ensuring that yields and giveaways are in line with standard, escalating when deviation from standard occurs.
• Check and monitor processes making recommendations for any adjustments necessary to achieve product and process specification, and daily try to improve line efficiencies.
• Completes all tasks efficiently and in line with SOP, including training out to new starters or agency colleagues.
• Ensuring product quality is continuously monitored through the shift, communicating effectively to operatives so they are fully aware of quality requirements and issues.
• Monitoring of yield in line with line schematics, reducing waste.

You will work any 5 over 6 days, from 07:00 am – 15:30 pm with a 30-minute paid break.

What We Bring to the Table:

As an international organisation, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality food and exceeding many recognised industry standards. We care about our people and offer an excellent package including:

• Life insurance and pension to all of our employees.
• Wellbeing activities and support, including mini health MOTs, fruity Friday, and more.
• Learning opportunities.
• Discounts on retail, food, cinema, travel, and much more.

The Company:

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland, and Europe every day.