Production Line Leader

ARLA; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Employer pension contribution matched

Free on-site gym

On-site canteen

EV car parking

Well-being garden

Discounted on-site staff shop

Job summary

Arla Foods Oswestry is seeking a proficient Production Line Leader to join on a permanent basis. You will oversee packing lines in a cheese production site and ensure timely packaging of brands like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro for major UK retailers.

The role operates a 3 on, 3 off, 12-hour shift pattern including day and night shifts, with duties spanning quality, safety, and efficiency on the lines.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or related manufacturing environments.
• Food hygiene certificate.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Effectively run packing lines by using production IT systems.
• Perform simple maintenance tasks on packing lines.
• Maintain strict Health and Safety and Food Hygiene standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and raise issues promptly.
• Contribute to team reporting and decision making.

Skills

FMCG experience

Production line operations

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

SAP process order management

OEE data collection systems

Job description

Arla Foods Production Line Leader £35,000 - £38,000 per annum starting salary Arla Foods, Oswestry, SY10 8NL Introduction Arla Foods Oswestry are looking for a proficient Production Line Leader to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Production Line Leader, you will play an integral part in the efficient running of the packing lines in our production area within a Cheese packaging site. You will play an important role in ensuring the packaging lines run smoothly, ensuring products such as Castello, BOB and Arla Pro are packaged in a timely manner so they can be distributed to the all major UK retailers including Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi. These positions offer a clearly defined career pathway where employees are supported to develop their skills from entry-level production roles through to supervisory, technical, and management positions. At our Arla Oswestry site we pack circa 79,000 tonnes or cheese annually, 1620 tonnes per week. This includes supplying branded products
like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi! About the job The successful candidate will work a 3 on, 3 off, 12 hours shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the Production team to enable it to produce the highest quality cheese products in a reliable and cost effective way. Duties will include:

• Effectively run packing lines by using production IT systems Perform simple maintenance tasks on packing lines Maintain strict Health and Safety and Food Hygiene standards within the department Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems Contribute to the team reporting and decision making process What you'll need in order to be successful in the role Previous experience in an FMCG or related company Food hygiene certificate NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desirable to demonstrate basic level of vocational learning ability.
• Experience of SAP process order management and automated data collection systems i.e. OEE Benefits 23 days Holiday Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6% Free on-site gym On-site canteen EV car parking Well-being garden (Outdoor space) Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range