Production Line Leader

Culina Group; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group in Saint Helens is seeking a confident Production Line Leader to manage a fast‑moving co‑packing and manufacturing line for leading UK retailers.

You will lead, train and motivate the shift teams, ensure health and safety, and drive KPI performance to meet production plans while maintaining high quality and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Familiar with health & safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line at each shift and conduct start‑up and safety checks.
• Lead, motivate, and support the team to consistently achieve production targets and high performance.
• Train colleagues on the line and build capability and confidence across the team.
• Ensure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations at all times.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to meet production plans.
• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Health & safety

Coaching

Target focus

Job description

We’re looking for a confident and hands‑on Production Line Leader to join IPS at our Saint Helens site. You’ll be at the heart of a fast‑moving co‑packing and manufacturing operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for some of the UK’s best‑known retailers and FMCG brands. 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 across a rotating 3-shift pattern: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am.

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.
• Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently achieve production targets and maintain high performance standards.
• 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.

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