Production Line Leader – Food Manufacturing
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £26,478 – £28,808 per annum (plus annual salary review)
Hours: 40 hours/week, alternating shifts (5:45am–2pm / 4:45pm–10pm, Monday to Friday)
Benefits: Company pension, life insurance, free secure parking, training & development, and more
Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus additional days for long service
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for production efficiency and team development? Join a long-established and growing specialist food packaging business as a Production Line Leader.
As a Production Line Leader, you’ll be responsible for ensuring your line meets planned volumes while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. You'll play a key role in machine operation, compliance, staff coordination, and ongoing improvements.
Lead and manage production lines to meet output targets and quality standards
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Uphold GMP and health & safety procedures at all times
Support line efficiency targets (aiming for 85%+) across varied product runs
Assist in machine setup and basic maintenance as needed
Identify training needs and help facilitate upskilling within your team
Contribute to a positive, safe, and productive working environment
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong communication and leadership skills
Confident in working with machinery and setting up equipment
Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standards
Ambitious and motivated by team development and operational success
You’ll be part of a supportive and expanding team with opportunities to grow your career in production leadership. With over 25 years in the market and a strong client base across the UK, this is a great opportunity to step into a stable and forward-thinking environment.
First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT
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