Production Line Leader

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Evesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Evesham is seeking an experienced Production Line Leader for a chilled food manufacturer. You will supervise a team to run the line safely, hit daily targets and maintain quality.

The role operates an 80-hour, two-week rotating pattern with weekend work. Initial training may run Monday–Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm before transitioning to the regular pattern and leading a busy production team.

Qualifications

• Previous production, manufacturing or team leader/supervisory experience (desirable).
• Experience in food production or chilled environments is advantageous.
• Strong communication, delegation and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and allocate your team to meet daily production targets.
• Set up the line and keep jobs running with minimal disruption.
• Monitor performance against targets and act where needed.
• Order raw materials and packaging to avoid waste.
• Complete production sheets and performance boards accurately and on time.
• Ensure quality standards and service levels are met.
• Monitor and reduce waste in line with targets.
• Carry out Health & Safety checks and report incidents.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Food production experience

Job description

Hours:

80 hours over a two-week rotating pattern (every other weekend is required)

Environment:

Chilled food production

We’re recruiting an experienced and motivated Production Line Leader for a chilled food manufacturer in Evesham. This is a great opportunity for someone with production, food manufacturing or team leader experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and leading a team to hit production, quality and safety targets.

Shift Pattern

The role works a two-week rotating pattern, totalling 80 hours across the fortnight, with weekend working every other weekend:

Week 1: Tuesday to Friday (Mon, Sat and Sun off)

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Wednesday off)

For the first few weeks you may work Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm, for training before moving onto the rotating pattern.

The Role

You’ll supervise and support a team of Production Operatives, including agency staff, making sure the line runs safely, efficiently and to standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and allocate your team to meet daily production targets
• Set up the line and keep jobs running with minimal disruption
• Monitor performance against targets and act where needed
• Order raw materials and packaging, making sure the correct packaging is used and nothing is wasted
• Complete production/job sheets and performance boards accurately and on time
• Make sure quality standards and service levels are consistently met
• Monitor and reduce waste in line with company targets
• Carry out Health & Safety checks and report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Make sure the team follows H&S procedures and wears PPE correctly
• Keep the production area clean, organised and tidy
• Report recurring issues to the Section Controller and Shift Manager
• Act as a point of contact for the team, escalating concerns where needed
• Deputise for your line manager when trained and competent

What You’ll Deliver

• Production targets and planned output
• High Health & Safety standards
• Minimal waste
• A clean, safe and well-organised production area

What We’re Looking For

• Previous production, manufacturing or team leader/supervisory experience (desirable)
• Food production and chilled environment experience (an advantage)
• Strong communicator who can delegate, motivate and brief a diverse team
• Reliable, organised and able to use your own initiative
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling qualifications (advantageous)
• Flexible with hours when the business needs it