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Production Line Leader

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Canterbury

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in the fruit industry is seeking a Line Leader for their Packhouse facility in Canterbury. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the packing line runs smoothly, adhering to compliance and health & safety regulations while overseeing a team and coordinating tasks. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Job security in a stable industry
Opportunities for professional growth
Supportive team environment

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar role within the fruit industry desired.
  • Proficient level of English required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient operation of the packing line.
  • Train packers and maintain line hygiene.
  • Order additional materials as needed.

Skills

Communication skills
Mathematics
Ability to work under pressure
Proactivity

Job description

Line Leader

  • Location: Canterbury, Kent,
  • Job Type: Full-time, 5 days per week
  • Department: Packhouse
  • Reporting to: Packhouse Managers / Deputy Operations Manager

Join our team as a Line Leader at our Packhouse facility. This role is crucial for ensuring the packing line operates smoothly and efficiently while adhering to Compliance and Health & Safety rules.



Day-to-day of the role:

  • Perform all start-up checks for the line.
  • Coordinate with ODS, Chiller, and Machine Operator regarding job priorities and updates.
  • Prepare and set up the line efficiently, ensuring all materials like packaging and labels are ready and checked by QC.
  • Train packers, maintain line hygiene, and provide necessary job instructions to all staff on the line.
  • Complete all paperwork timely and accurately.
  • Continually monitor updates on the minus sheet.
  • Order additional fruit and packaging as needed, ensuring QC checks before use.
  • Ensure all packaging is removed from the line at the end of each job, returned to the packaging department, and the line is cleaned.
  • Update the job status on the minus sheet as per SOP and report to the Packhouse Manager upon completion of all orders.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Good communication skills and a proficient level of English.
  • Strong understanding of Maths.
  • Previous experience in a similar role within the fruit industry is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proactive and flexible approach to tasks.


Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):

  • Completion of orders correctly and timely.
  • Maintenance of legible and complete paperwork.
  • Compliance with hygiene and Health & Safety rules.
  • Effective management of packing line and staff.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and job security in a stable industry.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Line Leader position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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