At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in extrusion production, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts.
- Why this job: Make an impact by leading a team and driving production success.
- Qualifications: Experience in production leadership and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Location: Hereford
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm, 2:00pm – 10:00pm, 10:00pm – 6:00am
Pay: £13.60–£15.24 per hour (depending on experience)
Are you an experienced production professional with leadership skills? We're looking for a Line Leader to oversee our extrusion production line, ensuring safe, efficient operations while leading a team to achieve quality and production targets.
The Role
As a Line Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the extrusion line, supporting your team, and ensuring production is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a team of Production Operatives on the extrusion line.
- Oversee the safe and efficient operation of extrusion machinery.
- Ensure production schedules and daily targets are achieved.
- Monitor product quality and ensure company standards are maintained.
- Carry out routine machine checks and coordinate basic maintenance activities.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate machine or production issues where required.
- Ensure all Health & Safety procedures and company policies are followed.
- Train, support, and develop team members to improve performance.
- Complete production documentation and shift handovers accurately.
- Promote a positive, collaborative working environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Line Leader, Team Leader, or Senior Production Operative within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with extrusion machinery is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work a weekly rotating three-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am).
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and maintaining high quality standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of £12.71–£14.24, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent opportunity.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to play a key role within a growing manufacturing business.
We think you need these skills to ace Line Leader - Extrusion Production in Abbey Dore
Leadership Skills
Extrusion Machinery Operation
Production Management
Health & Safety Compliance
Team Motivation
Organisational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
