Production Line Leader
Evesham | £31,000 per annum
Location: Evesham
Salary: £30,900 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
Environment: Chilled Food Production
Job Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Line Leader to join a dynamic chilled food production facility in Evesham.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with prior experience in production, food manufacturing, or supervisory roles who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to consistently meet production, quality, and safety targets.
The Role
As a Production Line Leader, you will oversee and support a team of Production Operatives, including agency staff, ensuring the production line operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, organise and allocate tasks to team members to achieve daily production targets
- Set up the production line and ensure smooth job completion with minimal disruption
- Monitor production performance against targets and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Order raw materials and packaging to maintain stock levels
- Ensure correct packaging is used and minimise unnecessary packaging waste
- Accurately complete production and job sheets in a timely manner
- Maintain performance boards, recording any missing information or reasons for discrepancies
- Uphold quality standards and consistently meet service level expectations
- Monitor and help reduce waste in line with company objectives
- Conduct required Health & Safety checks and promptly report any issues
- Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions without delay
- Ensure the team adheres to all Health & Safety procedures and uses PPE correctly
- Maintain a clean, organised and tidy production area
- Identify and escalation recurring production issues to the Section Controller and Shift Manager
- Support managers and supervisors with daily operational activities
- Serve as a point of contact for team members, escalating concerns when appropriate
- Deputise for colleagues or the immediate line manager when trained and competent
- Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the business
Person Specification
- Previous experience in a Production, Manufacturing or Team Leader/Supervisory role is desirable
- Experience in food production, particularly chilled environments, is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively delegate, motivate and brief a diverse team
- Confident leading colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures
- Reliable, organised and self-motivated
- Capable of working independently and using own initiative
- Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
- Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling qualifications are beneficial
- Flexible approach to working hours when required
Key Accountabilities
You will be responsible for ensuring your team and production line consistently achieve:
- Production targets and planned output
- Right First Time quality standards
- High Health & Safety standards
- Minimal waste
- A clean, safe and well-organised production environment
If you have previous experience in Team Leadership, Production or Food Manufacturing and are seeking a permanent role in Evesham, we would welcome your application
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