Production Lead – Food Manufacturing | Rotating Shifts

Butternut Box | B Corp; Worksop; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Paws days

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning & development budget

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Gym membership discount

Employee food discounts

Uniform provided

Pension & sick pay

Parental leave

Shower facilities & lockers

Dog owner discount

Job summary

Butternut Box in Blyth, Doncaster is seeking a Lead Operative Production to coordinate shifts, run quality checks, and support a high‑performing production team. The role requires experience as a line/area leader within food manufacturing, strong numeracy, and English communication.

You’ll rotate days/nights and contribute to safe, quality output while ensuring customer satisfaction. The position is full-time and based in our kitchen, with a robust benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line leader or area leader within the food manufacturing sector.
• Ability to read and communicate confidently in English.
• Numerate and able to understand and work with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate areas & shift responsibilities and work with the team leader to improve shift productivity (plan attainment).
• Conduct quality checks to ensure a great customer experience.
• Be the go-to person for all other operatives on shift.
• Attend daily review meetings and assign staff duties and role changes.
• Prepare for the shift ahead ensuring enough materials and stock are ready.
• Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers.
• Work to relevant standards and KPIs.
• Support other areas of the business and help on the production line when needed.

Skills

Line leadership

English communication

Numeracy

Shift work

Team player

Food manufacturing experience

Dog-friendly

Job description

Butternut Box in Blyth, Doncaster is seeking a Lead Operative Production to coordinate shifts, run quality checks, and support a high‑performing production team. The role requires experience as a line/area leader within food manufacturing, strong numeracy, and English communication.

You’ll rotate days/nights and contribute to safe, quality output while ensuring customer satisfaction. The position is full-time and based in our kitchen, with a robust benefits package and opportunities for