Job Summary
We are looking for a Line Leader to join our onsite Production Team at IPL Sittingbourne, a Fresh Produce packing facility. Passionate about production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team? This role is perfect for you.
Position Details
Schedule: 4 on 4 off, 7 am – 7 pm. Location: IPL Sittingbourne – site based role. Contract type: fixed‑term (maternity cover).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and organise an individual production line to ensure daily production targets and customer orders are fully satisfied to the highest quality standards.
* Ensure adherence to company policy and all laws and regulations pertaining to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
* Ensure all finished product meets customer specifications and is positively released as required.
* Accountable for product quality, ensuring quality is everyone’s responsibility.
* Ensure all daily checks and documentation are completed accurately and timely (e.g. line start‑up checks, handover, H&S and Fire Register).
* Promote a Health & Safety, quality‑focused culture and maintain workplace safety and a “clean as you go” policy.
* Provide necessary communication and detailed handovers to all concerned.
* Optimise use of company resources and comply with company policy and procedures.
* Deputise for the Shift Operation Leader when needed.
* Follow the 5S process and drive continuous improvement actions.
* Monitor and record weights (finished product, class 2 & waste) ensuring conformity to required procedures.
* Liaise with the packaging team to ensure labels and packaging are ready on the line before the job is ready, avoiding downtime.
* Verify that all product produced matches the matrix, ensuring accurate packaging, label, and product information.
Qualifications
* Proven experience working in a fast‑moving produce production environment.
* Experience leading a small team.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
* Strong practical skills and the ability to work quickly and methodically.
* Excellent team working skills.
* Awareness of Health and Safety.
* Willingness to work flexibly.
Benefits
* 15% Asda in‑store discount.
* Paid annual leave allowance (varies depending on shift pattern).
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Life assurance (4× annual base salary).
* Help@hand: free direct access to health and wellbeing support service including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Grocery Aid partnership offering emotional, practical, and financial support services.
* Electric vehicle scheme.
* Asda Mobile discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons.
* Discounted health assessments via BUPA.
* Asda Pet insurance discount – up to 10% discount.
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice.
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money.
* Ride‑to‑work scheme with Evans.
* Care Concierge resource.
* Private healthcare and car allowances may be available depending on job band.
EEO Statement
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues.
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