Line Leader (Food Production)

Austin Fraser; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Major Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Line Leader on behalf of our client, a leading global food producer and marketer in Wisbech. As a Line Leader, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the production line runs smoothly, maintaining quality standards, and meeting performance targets.

This role requires a strong commitment to health and safety, effective communication, and hands-on leadership. If you're a detail-oriented and proactive leader with experience in food production, we'd love to hear from you!

Immediate starts available for the right person!

Shift Details:

Day Shift (cutting product on a line)
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday one week, Thursday to Saturday the next
Hours: 05:30 - 17:30 (with a one-hour unpaid break)
Pay: £14.60 per hour

Night Shift (packing product on a line)
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday each week
Hours: 20:00 - 06:00
Pay: £14.60 per hour

Why work with our client?

1. Play a key role in delivering high-quality products while upholding safety and efficiency.
2. Join a collaborative team that values continuous improvement.
3. Flexible working hours - both days and nights.
4. Permanent position.
5. Enjoy opportunities for skill development and career progression.
6. Competitive pay, structured shift patterns, and a focus on work-life balance in a safe, positive work environment.
7. Progression opportunities.

Purpose of the position:

1. Manage production operatives to ensure adherence to health and safety protocols, minimising workplace hazards and fostering a safe environment.
2. Facilitate effective communication across all departments, keeping the team informed of production schedules, quality standards, and safety updates.
3. Maintain accurate production records, following company procedures to control inventory, track quality, and ensure traceability.
4. Represent the production line professionally to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely, accurate completion of all line and team documentation, following company guidelines to avoid non-conformances.
2. Ensure CCPs are adequately manned by trained personnel, and closely monitored to meet compliance standards.
3. Deliver products that meet required specifications and schedules, aligning with the production plan.
4. Perform regular checks to meet product quality standards and recipe adherence.
5. Keep the line and work area clean and organized at all times, promoting a "Clean as You Go" policy with the team.
6. Manage the line to maximize efficiency, reduce giveaway, and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
7. Ensure products meet customer quality standards on the first pass, minimizing rework.
8. Follow the daily production schedule, communicating any necessary changes with the Senior Team Leader.
9. Promote the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
10. Ensure that safe work systems are in place and that all start-up checks are completed, addressing any issues immediately.
11. Train employees to ensure required skill levels are met, promoting job rotation and development to enhance performance.
12. Keep the team informed about performance goals, business updates, and individual progress.
13. Address team issues or conflicts, escalating them to the Senior Team Leader as needed.
14. Utilise temporary labour effectively, ensuring they are equipped and trained for their roles.
15. Ensure all areas conform to legal, business, and customer requirements, promptly addressing any policy breaches.

What We're Looking For:

1. Strong education background with proficiency in numeracy, literacy, and computer skills.
2. Experience in food manufacturing.
3. Familiarity with production planning, team management, and KPI tracking.
4. Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in line with BRC and other audit standards.
5. Basic Food Safety Certificate.
6. Experience in a fast-paced, short shelf-life food production environment.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please apply with your updated CV. If you have been successful, you will hear back within 2 days.

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