Production Line Leader

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Production Line Leader in Glasgow. The candidate will oversee the chill production line area, ensuring high standards in efficiency and quality control. Responsibilities include managing production targets, addressing performance barriers, and adhering to safety protocols. Key qualifications include food processing experience, proficiency in English, and a Food Hygiene accreditation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,000 to £32,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proficient in speaking, writing, and understanding basic English for safety and quality control.
• Basic numeracy skills required.
• Must have experience in processing food items in a production team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of the production line, managing output and staffing.
• Identify barriers to performance and take action.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Basic numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Food processing experience

Comfortable in a chilled environment

Flexibility and adaptability

Team collaboration skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Production Line Leader

• Annual Salary: £29,000 - £32,000
• Location: Glasgow
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Production Line Supervisor to oversee our chill production line area. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards in production efficiency, quality control, and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting production targets and ensuring adherence to all relevant protocols and procedures.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take full ownership and accountability for the performance of the production line, including output, downtime, staffing, and line efficiency.
• Proactively identify and address any barriers to performance.
• Produce required products meeting company standards to planned volume and schedule requirements.
• Make real-time decisions to minimise downtime or disruption to output, including reallocating labour, escalating faults, or adjusting production flow where necessary.
• Ensure necessary replenishment of materials and schedule adherence.
• Drive line efficiency and productivity through consistent, correct machine operation and optimal team deployment.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, traceability, labelling, and allergen handling protocols.
• Follow the traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times.
• Monitor line performance data daily and take immediate corrective actions if targets are not being met.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of discipline, attendance, and conduct.
• Keep and maintain accurate, relevant production and quality records as required.
• Provide verbal and written communication to team members, supervisors, and managers to ensure continuity and clarity.
• Be flexible and responsive to meet changing production needs and customer requirements.
• Support training and development of team members to build a more capable and autonomous workforce.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in speaking, writing, and understanding basic English (essential for health & safety, traceability, and quality control).
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Experience in processing food items quickly, cleanly, and efficiently in a production line team.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn.
• Ability to learn and implement new information quickly.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Accreditation in Food Hygiene at minimum level 2.