Production Line Leader - Days

Staffline; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fresh flowers is seeking a Production Line Leader for a full-time role in Alconbury. The successful candidate will oversee production operations, ensuring quality standards and safety protocols are met, while leading a team towards performance targets. This temp-to-perm position offers competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Overtime opportunities

On-site support from Staffline

Free parking

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments.
• Flexibility and willingness to undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and customer specifications.
• Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Knowledge of safety protocols

Production processes understanding

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Production Line Leader for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.

Staffline is recruiting for Production Line Leaders for day shift in Alconbury.

The rate of pay is:

• Day shift is paid at GBP13.78 per hour
• Overtime is paid at GBP17.23 per hour

This is a full-time role; we are recruiting for day shift only.

The shift pattern will be:

• 4 on 3 off
• 3 on 4 off

The hours of work are:

• 6:30am to 7pm

Please note you must be flexible and willing to work on night shift during peak periods such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.

Your Responsibilities as a Production Line Leader

• Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve performance targets and maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and customer specifications across all processes.
• Deliver an efficient packing operation daily.
• Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and resolve issues promptly.
• Provide training and ensure adherence to operational procedures and policies.
• Support manufacturing initiatives and drive continuous improvement, meeting KPIs within budget.
• Contribute to developing Standard Operating Procedures for packaging.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Keep accurate records of production data, waste, and returns.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and health & safety protocols.
• Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, lead by example, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach. Experience with safety training, Rubicon ERP, lean manufacturing, and UK retail environments is advantageous. Flexibility and willingness to undergo training are required.

Key Benefits

• Hourly rate from GBP13.78 to GBP17.23
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Overtime opportunities
• On-site support from Staffline
• Free parking
• PPE provided

Job Ref: V1MNZ

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary, and permanent workforce solutions, helping over 28,000 people into employment daily. We operate at more than 350 sites across the UK.

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