Production Line Leader: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Osborne Appointments; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNTEMP is seeking a Production Line Leader to supervise day-to-day production activities in Harrow. You will lead production line operators to meet daily targets while ensuring quality standards, health & safety and 5S compliance.

You will manage machinery, line performance and changeovers to minimise downtime, report delays, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement. Prior manufacturing leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting production line operators to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Managing production machinery, line performance and changeovers to minimise downtime and product waste.
• Ensuring all quality checks are completed and products meet required standards.
• Maintaining health & safety, hygiene and 5S standards across the production line.
• Monitoring production performance and reporting any issues or delays.
• Ensuring production procedures and work instructions are followed correctly.
• Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maintain efficient production.
• Supporting staff training, development and performance management.
• Completing shift handovers and production reports accurately.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

BARNTEMP is seeking a Production Line Leader to supervise day-to-day production activities in Harrow. You will lead production line operators to meet daily targets while ensuring quality standards, health & safety and 5S compliance.

You will manage machinery, line performance and changeovers to minimise downtime, report delays, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement. Prior manufacturing leadership experience is essential.