Are you an experienced Line Leader looking to take ownership of production performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?
We’re currently hiring a Line Leader based in Runcton to manage and organise multiple packing lines, ensuring high-quality finished goods are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.
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In this role, you’ll oversee up to three production lines, coordinating your team to meet daily targets and KPIs. You’ll ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards, maintain accurate records, and actively drive improvements in quality, waste reduction, and efficiency. This is a hands-on role where communication, organisation, and leadership skills are key.
Competitive salary £29,000 plus benefits and opportunities for training and development. Day Shifts 6am-4pm Monday to Friday
What do you need?
Experience in food manufacturing (2+ years desirable)
Previous machine operation or supervisory experience (preferred)
ERP system knowledge (desirable)
Strong Excel skills to gather and report data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good people management and interpersonal skills
Food Safety, Health & Safety, or Train the Trainer certifications (desirable)
Full right to work in the UK
What will you be doing?
Managing up to three packing lines to deliver customer orders on time and in full
Leading, motivating, and training your team to meet KPIs (waste reduction, packs per minute, OEE, cost per pack)
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and H&S standards
Coordinating with runners, label teams, and quality teams to maintain product accuracy
Carrying out quality checks, record-keeping, and handovers between shifts
Maintaining housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
The details:
Full-time, permanent role
Chilled environment (PPE provided)
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
If you’re motivated, results-driven, and ready to lead from the front, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.
Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client