Technical Line Leader: Packaging & Safety

Sonoco Products Co.; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Onsite production team environment

Job summary

Sonoco Products Co. is seeking Technical Line Operators (Line Leaders) for rotating double shifts in the production department at our Mansfield site.

The Line Leader is responsible for line output, setting and running production lines to meet quality and safety standards, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will perform safety checks, PPE enforcement, risk assessments and line adjustments while maintaining GMP, 5S and ISO BRC/AIB compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a good level of mechanical ability.
• Methodological approach (logical thinking).
• Safety mindset and compliance with GMP and 5S.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
• Proactive team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to challenge professionally.
• Ability to work efficiently and at pace while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line output and set up production lines per quality standards.
• Conduct start-of-shift safety checks and PPE enforcement.
• Perform risk assessments and monitor ISO BRC & AIB compliance.
• Operate loading of tinplate, line adjustments, tooling and pallet trucks.
• Assist with line changeovers, MES checks and label printing.
• Train other Line Leaders and manage line crew, including agency workers.
• Ensure traceability and hygiene practices across shifts.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Safety mindset

Organised

Self-motivated

Team player

Positive attitude

Tools

Pallet trucks

Auto packer

Robot setup

Job description

Sonoco Products Co. is seeking Technical Line Operators (Line Leaders) for rotating double shifts in the production department at our Mansfield site.

The Line Leader is responsible for line output, setting and running production lines to meet quality and safety standards, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will perform safety checks, PPE enforcement, risk assessments and line adjustments while maintaining GMP, 5S and ISO BRC/AIB compliance.