Line Leader - (Rotating Dayshift) Batley

Reed Talent Solutions; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Line Leader in Batley to oversee production teams and ensure high compliance with safety and quality standards. Successful candidates will have a strong background in team leadership and production environments, complemented by a deep understanding of food safety regulations. The role involves managing resources, leading improvement initiatives, and delivering results through effective team communication and collaboration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience in a production environment.
• Understanding of food safety and compliance standards.
• Experience in managing resource allocation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of up to 20 staff members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Plan and implement line improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leader experience

Production/factory experience

Technical understanding of value stream and cost drivers

Knowledge of line performance, food safety, and compliance

Continuous improvement and problem-solving skills

Excellent people management and communication skills

Education

Qualifications in Food Safety

IOSH certification

Tools

Computer literacy (SAP, Excel)

Experience with automated manufacturing systems

Job description

Job title: Line Leader

Location: Batley, WF17 5JE

Working Hours: Rotating dayshift - Mon-Fri 7am-2.30pm & 2.30pm-10pm

Payrates: £15.87 per hour

Contract type: Full time, perm (paid monthly)

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)!

FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

About the role:

To provide leadership and guidance to all shop floor colleagues on shift in the process department. Responsible for delivering KPI’s in terms of safety, food safety, quality, cost and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing a team of up to 20 at any one time
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Plan and implement line improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Develop team members and share good practices.
• Achieve daily and annual compliance results.
• Manage resources (labour, materials, equipment).
• Lead improvement projects and training.
• Control web stocks, budget, and cleaning schedules.
• Reduce changeover times and ensure process capability.
• Handle holiday bookings and provide cover for other leaders.
• Make quick technical and HR decisions, escalating issues when necessary.

Key Ingredients for suitable candidates include:

• Team leader experience
• Production/factory experience
• Technical understanding of value stream and cost drivers.
• Knowledge of line performance, food safety, and compliance.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver results through teams.
• People and results-focused mindset.
• Qualifications in Food Safety, IOSH, and biscuit making expertise.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Health & Safety and Food safety qualifications.
• Computer literacy (SAP, Excel).
• Logical, analytical approach with attention to detail.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems.

PLEASE NOTE - IF SUCCESSFUL, START DATES FOR THE ROLES WILL NOW BE 12TH JAN 2026 ONWARDS