Production Line Leaders

Thrive Group; Westbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Weekly pay

27 days holiday pro-rated

Job summary

Thrive Group in the Westbury area is recruiting for Production Line Leaders on a fixed-term basis. You will lead the safe and efficient running of the production line, allocating work, guiding colleagues, and ensuring targets are met.

You will monitor production, maintain standards, and support improvement initiatives. The role requires FMCG/food manufacturing experience, strong knowledge of food safety and GMP, and the ability to record production data accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a production environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP, and quality standards.
• Able to complete production, quality, safety, and traceability records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient running of the production line, achieving production targets.
• Organise and support the production team by allocating work and guiding colleagues.
• Ensure products are made, packed, labelled, and recorded to meet food safety and customer requirements.
• Monitor production during the shift and report issues as needed.
• Maintain good manufacturing and housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

GMP

Communication

Problem-Solving

IT Skills

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our client in the Westbury area who are actively looking to recruit Production Line Leaders on a fixed term basis.

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday 07:00-19:00


• 60 min break for Lunch (30 mins paid and 30 mins unpaid)


• ASAP - end of December

What you will be doing:

• Lead the safe and efficient running of the production line, making sure all checks are completed and production targets are achieved.


• Organise and support the production team by allocating work, guiding colleagues, monitoring performance, and reporting any issues when needed.


• Ensure products are made, packed, labelled, and recorded correctly, meeting food safety, quality, hygiene, and customer requirements.


• Monitor production throughout the shift, resolving or reporting any production, quality, safety, equipment, or staffing issues.


• Maintain good manufacturing and housekeeping standards, support continuous improvement, and work flexibly across production areas as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a production environment, including supporting or leading a production team.


• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP, and quality standards.


• Able to complete production, quality, safety, and traceability records accurately.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Reliable, flexible, and confident using basic IT systems, including email, Excel, and production software.

What you will receive in return:

• £15.00 per hour (overtime at x1.5)


• 27 days plus bank holidays pro-rated for the duration of the FTC


• Free parking


• Weekly pay