Production Line Leader - Days

Staffline; Little Stukeley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Production Line Leader in Alconbury. This full-time role involves leading and motivating a team to meet production targets while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience and knowledge of food production processes. Great pay and opportunities for overtime are offered, along with a temp-to-perm opportunity.

Benefits

Temp to perm opportunity

On-site support

Free car parking

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments.
• Behavioural safety training is advantageous.
• Flexible attitude for additional training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations and resolve production issues.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of production processes

Strong leadership skills

Great communication skills

Tools

Rubicon ERP system

Job description

Overview

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 £13.78 per hour
• Overtime is paid at £17.23 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 Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas peaks.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 on a daily basis.
• Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and promptly resolve any issues.
• Provide training and ensure adherence to operational procedures and company policies.
• Support manufacturing initiatives and drive continuous improvement, ensuring all KPIs are met and work is within budgetary constraints.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the packaging area.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of production data, waste, and returns.

Qualifications

• 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
• Great communication skills
• Behavioural safety training and experience with the Rubicon ERP system are advantageous, as is experience in lean manufacturing and working with UK retailers in a manufacturing environment.
• Additionally, you will need to have a flexible can-do attitude as you may be required to work in other areas or undergo training as necessary.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13.78 to £17.23 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Opportunities for overtime
• OnSite support from Staffline
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Job Ref: V1MNZ

About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,(Apply online only) people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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