Production Line Leader - Nights

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Lenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment are seeking a Production Line Leader to join the nights team of an established FMCG manufacturer. You will oversee the packing line, drive performance, maintain quality standards and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.

You will coordinate day-to-day line operations, monitor KPIs, support machine changeovers, and work with QA to preserve safety, hygiene and traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Line Leader, Line Coordinator or similar in FMCG/food/packing environments.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support line operatives to meet targets.
• Strong communication to raise performance concerns and support development.
• Proactive in reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day running of the production line.
• Operate machinery and monitor performance to follow production plans.
• Support line changeovers and report equipment issues.
• Work with Production Shift Manager and Quality Control to maintain efficiency and comply with quality, safety and paperwork requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Production Line Leader to join an established business within the FMCG sector to join the nights team. You will play a key role in leading and supporting the packing team to achieve production targets, maintain high-quality standards and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.

You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of your production line, operating machinery, monitoring performance and ensuring production plans are followed. Part of your role will be to support the team in achieving hourly and daily KPIs, accurately completing works orders, minimising packaging waste and recording downtime, while ensuring all products meet the required quality standards.

You will also support machine changeovers, identify and report equipment issues, and work closely with the Production Shift Manager and Quality Control team to maintain efficient operations. A strong focus on health and safety, hygiene, traceability and accurate paperwork will be essential, alongside promoting a right-first-time mentality and ensuring company procedures are followed at all times.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Production Line Leader, Line Coordinator or similar role, ideally within an FMCG, food production or packing environment.
• A strong team player with the ability to lead, motivate and support line operatives to achieve production targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to raise performance concerns and support team development.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify opportunities to minimise downtime and improve productivity.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on product quality, accuracy, traceability and completing works orders correctly.

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