Packing Line Leader

TN United Kingdom; Chard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Packing Line Leader to oversee operations at a leading food production site. In this hands-on supervisory role, you will lead a team to ensure cheese products are packed efficiently and meet quality standards. Your leadership will drive productivity while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for food safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a reputable company in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a packing line team to meet production targets.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Numeracy

IT Literacy

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 2 HACCP

Basic Health & Safety Awareness

Tools

Packing Machinery

Job description

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CNC Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Packing Line Leader to join a leading food production site based in Cricket St Thomas. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for overseeing packing line operations, ensuring that cheese products are correctly packed, weighed, labelled, and meet all quality and safety standards.

Job type - Temp to perm

Working hours - Monday to Friday, day shift, Overtime available

Salary - between £14.30 and £17.88 per hour,

Key Duties:

Lead and manage a team on the packing line, ensuring daily targets and production schedules are met.

Monitor product quality, ensuring all items meet company and customer specifications.

Operate and oversee packing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.

Conduct routine checks to ensure hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards are maintained.

Complete necessary documentation and records, including production logs, CCP monitoring, and quality checks.

Address and report any non-conformances, initiating corrective actions where required.

Maintain a clean and organised working environment in line with company policies.

Support and contribute to site audits and inspections.

Communicate effectively with team members and management, promoting a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Good numeracy and basic IT literacy.

Time management and organisational abilities.

Ability to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure.

-Knowledge & Certifications (training provided if required):

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 2 HACCP

Basic Health & Safety awareness

Manual handling and chemical safety knowledge