Production Line Leader

Culina Group; Sherburn in Elmet; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS in Sherburn-in-Elmet, England, is seeking a confident Production Line Leader for a permanent, full-time role. The position leads a shift-based team, sets up the line, performs start-up and safety checks, and ensures the smooth movement of stock across operations.

You will drive productivity, coach staff and maintain GMP and quality standards. Shift pattern is 06:00–14:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional 14:00–22:00 flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production line in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness (H&S).
• Able to train and coach colleagues on the line.
• Experience with KPI monitoring and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line each shift, carry out start-up and health and safety checks.
• Control and move stock across operations in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Lead, motivate and support the team to hit production targets.
• Move beverage stock, including heavy lifting, loading and palletising.
• Train colleagues on the line and build capability across the team.
• Ensure finished products meet client specs and quality expectations.
• Monitor KPIs like output, downtime and waste to drive efficiency.
• Drive productivity to deliver production plans in full.

Skills

Line leadership

Health & Safety

Team motivation

GMP knowledge

Job description

Sherburn in Elmet, England, United Kingdom, LS25 6EH

Full-time

We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Production Line Leader to join IPS at our Sherburn-in-Elmet site in Yorkshire. As a Production Line Leader you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving warehousing and production operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for one of the world’s largest beverage organisations. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy motivating people, and take pride in hitting targets while maintaining high standards, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

This role is a permanent role, working Monday to Friday from 06:00 – 14:00, however depending on operational demand may require flexibility to work 14:00 – 22:00 shifts occasionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up the production line each shift, carrying out start-up checks and health and safety checks to ensure everything is ready to run smoothly.
• Working in a fast paced warehouse environment, responsible for controlling and moving stock throughout the operations
• Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently achieve production targets and maintain high performance standards.
• Responsible for the movement of beverage stock across the operations, which includes regular heavy lifting, loading and palletising of goods as part of day-to-day duties
• Train and guide colleagues on the line, helping to build capability and confidence across the team.
• Make sure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations at all times.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime, and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to ensure production plans are delivered in full.
• Champion best practice across health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all areas are audit-ready and compliant with internal and external hygiene standards.
• Promote excellent housekeeping and GMP standards, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Work closely with agency controllers on a daily basis, providing feedback and supporting effective workforce planning.

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