Production Line Leader - Cell Leader

Staffline; Great Stukeley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen on site

Free car parking on site

Free hot drinks

PPE provided

Full training provided

Job summary

Staffline in Huntingdon is hiring for a Production Line Leader (Cell Leader) at our client's food manufacturing site, producing cooked and prepared foods for major retailers.

This full-time role operates on a rotating pattern: 6am–2pm for two weeks, followed by 2pm–10pm for two weeks. Pay is £15.03 per hour with an on-site canteen, free parking, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to lead and support a production team.
• Excellent communication with operatives and leadership.
• Organisational skills for paperwork and KPI reporting.
• Self-motivated and proactive with decision-making autonomy.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of production operatives within the packing or processing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and performance KPIs are achieved.
• Monitor product quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, following all company procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate production paperwork, KPI boards, and stock records.
• Ensure production lines are fully operational at shift start and respond quickly to issues to minimise downtime.
• Train, motivate, and support team members; report performance concerns to Shift Leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting efficient working practices and strong communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Self-motivated

Team player

Continuous improvement

Job description

work as a Production Line Leader (Cell Leader) for our client's leading food manufacturing site, which specialises in producing high-quality cooked and prepared food products for major retailers, food-service providers, and customers across the UK.

Location: Huntingdon.

The rate of pay is £15.03 per hour.

This is a full-time role working a convenient rotating shift pattern. The hours of work are:

• 2 weeks - 6am to 2pm
• Followed by 2 weeks - 2pm to 10pm

Your Time at Work

As a Production Line Leader your duties include:

• Lead and support a team of production operatives within the packing or processing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and performance KPIs are achieved.
• Monitor product quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, ensuring all company procedures are followed at all times.
• Complete and maintain accurate production paperwork, KPI boards, and stock records, ensuring information is updated correctly and on time.
• Ensure production lines are fully operational at the start of each shift and respond quickly to operational issues, breakdowns, or equipment concerns to minimise downtime.
• Train, motivate, and support team members, identifying development needs and reporting performance concerns to Shift Leaders when required.
• Drive continuous improvement across the production area by promoting efficient working practices, strong communication, and a positive team culture.

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

• Leadership skills - Ability to lead, motivate, and support a production team to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication skills - Confident communicating with operatives, Cell Leaders, and Shift Leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Organisation and attention to detail - Able to manage paperwork, stock control, KPI reporting, and production records accurately.
• Self-motivated and proactive - Capable of making decisions independently, solving problems, and taking ownership of the production area.
• Team player - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production, quality, and customer requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset - Keen to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and contribute to operational success.

Previous manufacturing or food production leadership experience is desirable.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £15.03 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• Free hot drinks
• Good links to public transport
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref: V1PEH