Production Line Leader - Nights

Pioneer Selection; March; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food packaging company is seeking a motivated Production Line Leader for their night shift operations. This role entails managing a production team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and driving continuous team development. Candidates should have prior experience in production leadership and a commitment to quality and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Company pension and life insurance

28 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising a production line in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a production line team to meet targets and uphold quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and health & safety protocols.
• Complete accurate paperwork and digital records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Production Line Leader – Nights
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,451 – £33,734 (plus annual salary increase, benefits & training)
Hours: Night shift | Monday to Friday | 9:45pm – 6:00am (finish Saturday morning)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a motivated leader with experience in production or manufacturing? We are seeking a Production Line Leader to join a well-established and growing business within the food packaging industry. With over two decades of market presence, this organisation provides innovative packaging solutions for household-name brands across the UK.

Your Role:

As a Night Shift Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of high-speed production lines to meet planned volumes efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and lead a production line team to meet targets and uphold quality standards.

Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and health & safety protocols.

Complete accurate paperwork and digital records in line with internal procedures.

Support and conduct basic machine set-up and troubleshooting tasks.

Maintain line efficiency at a minimum of 85% across various machine/product combinations.

Identify training needs and support the development of team members.

About You:

Previous experience leading or supervising a production line in a manufacturing environment.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Hands-on and proactive attitude with attention to detail.

Committed to continuous improvement and team development.

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Company pension and life insurance

28 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT