At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in producing high-quality food products while hitting performance targets.
- Company: Join Natures Way Foods, a fast-paced and innovative FMCG leader.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £1,500 signing bonus, competitive salary, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and training from day one.
- Why this job: Make an impact by motivating others and ensuring top-notch food safety standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 28888 - 33014 £ per year.
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Line Leader to join our fast‑paced Production team at Natures Way Foods. This hands‑on supervisory role requires you to lead a team to deliver safe, high‑quality products while meeting daily performance targets, coaching colleagues, monitoring KPIs, driving improvements and ensuring food safety and compliance standards are met at all times. Ideal for those who thrive in a busy FMCG environment and enjoy motivating others to achieve results.
Shift pattern:
- Days only – Fixed days 7am – 7pm. You will work 7 days within a 14‑day period. Typical: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday; Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday.
- Nights only – Fixed nights 7pm – 7am. You will work 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
What you get from us:
- Salary: £28,888 (days only) or £33,014 (nights only)
- £1,500 signing bonus paid after successful completion of 12 weeks probation
- Night shift allowance – £2,420
- £3,000 invested in your training from day one
- Free English lessons (if required)
- Employer matched pension up to 5%
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits – Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
- Access to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities:
- Lead, guide and coordinate Production Operatives and agency colleagues on your line
- Ensure all Health & Safety standards are followed, reporting accidents and near misses immediately
- Complete start‑up checks and manage non‑conformances, escalating major issues appropriately
- Ensure food safety, GMP and customer standards are met at all times
- Take ownership of line KPIs including yield, waste, giveaway and downtime
- Monitor Short Interval Control (SIC) hourly and implement corrective actions when required
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of food safety and compliance paperwork
- Coach and train colleagues to achieve right‑first‑time quality standards
- Manage line resources effectively including labour, materials and equipment
- Deliver clear and detailed handovers between shifts
- Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities
This is a supervisory role – you set the standard and lead by example.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
- Supervisory experience or strong demonstrable leading capability
- Proven machine operation experience
- Strong understanding of KPIs and production targets
- Good organisational and time‑keeping skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Confidence to coach, motivate and manage performance
- Fluent spoken and written English
Ideal candidate:
- Already working as a Line Leader, Senior Operative or aspiring Supervisor
- Comfortable managing performance and escalating issues
- Data‑driven and KPI aware
- Strong on food safety and compliance
- Calm under pressure
For terms and conditions regarding the signing on bonus, speak to the recruitment team who can provide the company policy. We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Line Leader - £1,500 signing on bonus in Chichester employer: Natures Way Foods Ltd
Natures Way Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing, offering a generous benefits package and ongoing learning opportunities. With a diverse and inclusive culture, we foster collaboration and innovation, making it an exciting time to join our expanding team in the logistics sector. Our commitment to sustainability and strong supplier relationships further enhances the rewarding experience of working with us.
