Line Leader - Fast-Paced FMCG Production (Morning Shift)

Culina Group Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme - 4% employee and 4% EM

Life Assurance - 2x annual salary

Employee Wellness Programme

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Job summary

Culina Group Limited's IPS division in Lutterworth is seeking a confident, hands-on Production Line Leader for our CML site. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving co-packing and manufacturing operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for leading UK retailers and FMCG brands.

The role runs on mornings, 6am to 2pm, and you will set up lines, coach your team, monitor KPIs, uphold GMP standards, and ensure compliant, audit-ready processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced production/manufacturing (FMCG or food).
• Proven ability to motivate and coach a team to meet targets.
• Self-motivated, results-driven with ownership.
• Strong understanding of production machinery and processes.
• Attention to detail with paperwork, stock, and handovers.
• Clear communication across all levels.
• Problem-solving in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line each shift, carrying out start-up checks and health and safety checks.
• Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently achieve production targets and maintain high performance standards.
• Train and guide colleagues on the line, helping to build capability and confidence across the team.
• Make sure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations at all times.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime, and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to ensure production plans are delivered in full.
• Champion best practice across health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all areas are audit-ready and compliant with internal and external hygiene standards.
• Promote excellent housekeeping and GMP standards, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Work closely with agency controllers on a daily basis, providing feedback and supporting effective workforce planning.

Skills

Team motivation

Coaching

Production machinery

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Ownership

Job description

Culina Group Limited's IPS division in Lutterworth is seeking a confident, hands-on Production Line Leader for our CML site. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving co-packing and manufacturing operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for leading UK retailers and FMCG brands.

The role runs on mornings, 6am to 2pm, and you will set up lines, coach your team, monitor KPIs, uphold GMP standards, and ensure compliant, audit-ready processes.