Production Line Leader

American President Lines; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Gym discounts

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics UK&I in Mendlesham is seeking a competent Production Line Lead to jointly manage the automated packing line, guiding a peer to ensure safe, efficient production and quality compliance.

You will report to the VAS Manager, working 2:30pm–11:00pm, Monday to Friday with some flexibility. The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and accurate data reporting within a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out first-line interventions on automated equipment.
• Ability to lead line changeovers, clean-downs, and start-up activities safely.
• Strong health, safety, and quality knowledge in production.
• Attention to detail for correct packaging and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automated packing line to meet production plans.
• Maximise machine availability and escalate issues promptly.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Verify correct use of products, packaging, and labeling.
• Complete production data, reports, and system inputs.
• Manage line changeovers, start-ups, and clean-downs.
• Support investigations and continuous improvement in VAS and production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Line leadership

Automated equipment

Health and safety

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Pressure resilience

Production supervision

Job description

Stowmarket_GBR

CEVALogistics

Contract Logistics

Permanent contract

Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you Dare to Grow with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our operation based in Mendlesham has an exciting opportunity for a Production Line Lead to jointly lead the day-to-day operation of an automated packing line. Working alongside a peer in the same role, you will coordinate line activity to ensure production runs safely and efficiently, meeting client requirements while maintaining quality and operational standards.

This role operates on a fixed shift pattern of 2:30pm-11:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to support operational demands.

The salary for this role is £13.21 per hour.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

You will report into the VAS (Value Added Services) Manager, working as a Production Line Lead to jointly lead the day-to-day operation of the automated packing line alongside a peer in the same role. During shift, you will provide functional leadership on the line, coordinating activity and taking operational decisions to support safe, efficient, and effective production.

Where the VAS Manager is not available, the role will seek guidance from and elevate issues to the Warehouse Supervisor, ensuring clear leadership coverage and appropriate decision-making during operational hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate automated packing line activity to meet production plans and operational requirements.
• Maximise machine availability through effective line running, first‑line intervention, and timely escalation of issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, setting the standard for safe and disciplined working practices.
• Verify the correct use of products, packaging, and labelling, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout production runs.
• Accurately complete and maintain production data, reports, and system inputs.
• Carry out and coordinate line changeovers, start‑ups, shut‑downs, and clean‑down activities in line with site procedures.
• Support investigation of recurring operational issues, and contribute to improvements that enhance line flow, quality, and efficiency.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the VAS and production area.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate willdemonstrate:

• Experience carrying out first‑line operational interventions on automated equipment, within defined procedures.
• The ability to lead line changeovers, clean‑downs, and start‑up activities confidently and safely.
• A strong understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements within a production environment.
• High levels of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of product, packaging, and labelling.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide colleagues positively during operational activity.
• A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Experience working within a highly automated production or warehousing environment (desirable)
• Exposure to multi‑skilled operative or technical environments, without the requirement for engineering ownership (desirable)

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.