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.
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