Production Line Leader

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd; Bishopsbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave (including bank)

Annual pay reviews

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced family leave

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Social events

Free tea and coffee on site

Job summary

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd in the UK is seeking a Production Line Leader to drive performance on site, oversee packing operations and develop the team to meet quality and production targets. This hands-on role requires coordinating the packing line, managing works orders, and supporting changeovers with a strong focus on efficiency and quality.

The position involves operating machinery, monitoring KPIs, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or packing environment.
• Confidence operating machinery and working to KPIs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Organised and methodical with basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and coordinate the team to deliver daily production targets.
• Ensure products are packed efficiently, on time and to customer quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records including works orders, waste, downtime and labour.
• Ensure production plans are followed and jobs are completed correctly.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues to Engineering where required.
• Maintain packaging traceability and ensure all processes are compliant.
• Promote a “right first time” approach to quality and performance.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, PPE and housekeeping.

Skills

Production line experience

KPIs

Attention to detail

Communication

Team orientation

Tools

Machinery operation

Works orders management

Job description

ISS is a leading service provider in the UK Fresh Produce sector. Since 2014, we have grown to operate four sites across Kent, employing over 1,700 colleagues. Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a Production Line Leader to support our packing operations and drive performance on site.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

About The Role

Working as part of the packing line, you will support the leadership and development of the team to achieve quality and production targets. This is a hands‑on role involving machine operation, works order management and supporting changeovers, with a strong focus on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.

4 on 4 off shift pattern. Day shift and night shift available.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and coordinate the team to deliver daily production targets.
• Ensure products are packed efficiently, on time and to customer quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records including works orders, waste, downtime and labour.
• Ensure production plans are followed and jobs are completed correctly.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues to Engineering where required.
• Maintain packaging traceability and ensure all processes are compliant.
• Promote a “right first time” approach to quality and performance.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, PPE and housekeeping.
• Support team performance and

This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience within a production or packing environment.
• Confidence operating machinery and working to KPIs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Organised and methodical with basic IT skills.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with our company values.

What We Offer

• 20 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Annual pay reviews
• Enhanced pension contributions and company sick pay
• Enhanced family leave
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and EAP
• Employee discounts
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Social events, including summer and Christmas parties
• Free tea and coffee on site

Values: We do the right thing | We believe in progress | We are all accountable | We make a difference | We are one team