Line Leader – Food Manufacturing Location: Redditch Salary: £26,988 per year overtime available Hours: Monday to Friday, 05:30 – 14:30 Contract Type: Permanent Take the Lead in a Fast-Paced Food Production Environment Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing? Do you thrive in chilled environments and enjoy motivating teams to deliver high-quality results? We're looking for a Line Leader to manage a production line, drive performance, and uphold the highest standards in food safety and quality. What You'll Be Doing * Lead and manage a team of production operatives on your line. * Assign tasks and provide clear instructions to team members. * Monitor and uphold food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards. * Conduct weekly food safety audits and complete documentation accurately. * Troubleshoot machine issues and escalate to engineering when needed. * Motivate your team to meet production targets and maintain high standards. * Communicate delays, shortages, and equipment issues effectively. * Support new product launches and process improvements. ✅ What We're Looking For * Experience in food manufacturing (chilled environment preferred). * Comfortable working in temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. * Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) to follow instructions and complete paperwork. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude. * Physically fit and able to work in a hands-on role. Important Site Rules * PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood). * No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings allowed on site. Performance Goals * GMP score > 85% * Plan attainment > 95% * Accurate completion of paperwork and CCP checks * Minimized waste and product giveaway Training Provided * Food Safety Level 2 * GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls * Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping * ASC/MSC Awareness, Fire Safety * Coaching & Mentoring * BEF Leadership & Values Why Join Us? * Competitive salary with overtime opportunities * Supportive team culture * Career development and training * A chance to make a real impact in a growing business Apply Today If you're ready to lead with confidence and grow your career in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become a key part of our production leadership team. blue1