Manufacturing Line Leader

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Widnes; In loco; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Line Supervisor for a permanent, full-time role in Widnes. You will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and product quality across lines.

The ideal candidate has experience leading production teams, hands-on mechanical skills, and a good grasp of ERP systems and documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Planning teams.

Competenze

• Experience leading a production team.
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices.
• Familiarity with ERP and stock control systems.
• Ability to read and complete production paperwork accurately.
• Hands-on, mechanical mindset with basic maintenance skills.

Mansioni

• Lead, support and coordinate the production team on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Plan and allocate work to achieve production targets and priorities.
• Monitor production output, downtime, labour efficiency, waste and quality issues.
• Oversee and support the setup of filling lines, cappers, labellers, conveyors and wipes lines.
• Optimise machine settings to improve reliability, output and line efficiency.
• Support line changeovers, product changeovers and washouts.
• Collaborate with Engineering on day‑to‑day maintenance and issues.
• Review work orders, stock levels and production requirements using ERP.
• Ensure production paperwork and batch records are completed accurately.
• Maintain a safe work environment following site procedures.

Conoscenze

Production supervision

ERP systems

Health & safety

Quality paperwork

Line changeovers

Troubleshooting

Maintenance basics

Stock control

Team coordination

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Line Supervisor for a permanent, full-time role in Widnes. You will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and product quality across lines.

The ideal candidate has experience leading production teams, hands-on mechanical skills, and a good grasp of ERP systems and documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Planning teams.