Production Line Leader - Lates

extonsfoods; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Profit share

Free parking

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Company pension

Company events

Free pack of cheese every week

Doughnut Fridays

Job summary

Extons Foods in Manchester is seeking a Line Leader to oversee production on their line, ensuring safe, efficient operation and strict adherence to the Extons Quality manual.

You will coach and mentor a small team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with other departments to meet customer and company requirements while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication and a positive, proactive attitude to lead by example.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food processing.
• Food safety and health and safety level 2 qualification.
• Willing to undertake ongoing training.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach.
• Professional, respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead production on the assigned line and ensure 100% adherence to quality manual.
• Coach and mentor team to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Monitor operatives to maintain production targets and standards.
• Communicate new requirements and procedures to staff.
• Attend production meetings and contribute ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food processing

Job description

Mission Statement:

To be the best we can be and proud of the service and quality we provide.

About Us:

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

Role Description:

Reporting to the production supervisor the line leader is responsible for the production on their line. With knowledge of the line itself and the products it produces the line leader is responsible for following the Extons Quality manual and adhering 100% to the company procedures.

The line leader leads their team through training, coaching, and mentoring leading by example and demonstrating positive and proactive behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be competent and have safe working knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Take responsibility for monitoring production operatives to ensure good production efficiencies and productivity.
• Work with a flexible approach to daily production information and customer and company requirements.
• Supervise the efficient completion of work to correct specifications.
• Work with people from all departments in the business.
• Delegate tasks to appropriate operatives.
• Knowledge of and adherence to appropriate health and safety and food hygiene regulations always maintaining due diligence.
• To maintain company standards.
• Attend and contribute to production meetings and red zone huddles.
• Effectively communicate new company requirements and procedures to production operatives.
• Offer constructive suggestions for the improvement of the company.
• Work with a flexible approach to daily receipt and dispatch information and customer and company requirements.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Must have experience leading a team or be able to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Must have food processing experience.
• Be food safety and health and safety level 2 qualified.
• Be prepared to undergo extra training online, in the classroom and on the job to improve knowledge and understanding.
• Must have a positive outlook and the drive to achieve.
• Must have a “can do “attitude.
• Must treat people with respect and communicate in a way that includes everyone.
• Must behave in a professional manner and be approachable.
• Must understand and adhere to the Exton’s people policies.

Personal Attributes:

• Lead and coach your team to achieve effective problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, driven & Committed.
• Strong and effective communicator.
• Structured and well organized.
• Adopts high personal and professional standards.
• Influential, capable of developing relationships with your team and supervisors.
• Strong initiative – a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Well organized and focused, able to manage a number of tasks at any given time and take corrective action in response to the actions of others.
• Confident in the use of red zone.
• Being of open mind with a willingness to adopt new methods and changes as required.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday Lates 1.45pm – 10.00pm.
• Site based.
  

Benefits:

• Quartey bonus
• Annual profit share scheme
• Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks.
• 28-day holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service.
• An extra day off for your birthday after 2 years.
• Health cash plan, after 3 months – claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care, for you and your children.
• Employee Assistance Program .
• Company pension scheme.
• Company paid events throughout the year.
• FREE pack of cheese every week.
• Fruity Tuesday.
• Discounted staff cheese shop
• Doughnut Fridays

Please note we unfortunately do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/