PRODUCTION LINE LEADER in Kent

PRODUCTION LINE LEADER £14.07 per hour during training | £15.27 per hour after successful completion of training Location: Tonbridge, TN12 9LX Hours: 6.30am start (shifts are between 10-12 hours) Are you a confident team leader with a strong work ethic and experience in a fast-paced production environment? We are currently looking for a Production Line Leader to join our team in Tonbridge , helping to ensure our production lines run safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. THE ROLE You will be responsible for leading and motivating a team, achieving production targets and maintaining excellent standards of quality, food safety and hygiene. Key Responsibilities Manage, motivate and support production staff, providing clear instructions and encouraging effective teamwork. Lead by example with a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic. Manage production lines efficiently to achieve production targets and run rates. Ensure the correct fruit, packaging, labels, weights, counts and customer specifications are followed. Monitor product quality and report any issues or trends immediately. Ensure production lines are correctly cleared, cleaned and set up before each job. Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality Control and Production Management. Minimise waste, damage and unnecessary handling of fruit and packaging. Ensure staff follow correct break times, productivity and working standards. Maintain high standards of Health