Ambitions Personnel

Line Leader (Permanent)

25 September by Ambitions Personnel : Grantham

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East Midlands -Leicestershire -Melton Mowbray
Salary:
£14.16 - £14.16/hour

Our client, a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Line Leader to join their Packing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Due to the rural location of the site, own transport is essential, as public transport options are limited.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:15 – 15:00

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance

  • Manage a specific packing line area or function to ensure production targets are met.
  • Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, machinery, and materials.
  • Coordinate raw materials and packaging supplies to prevent production stoppages.
  • Reduce waste and support cost-effective production practices.
  • Ensure equipment and personnel are prepared and available before shift start-up and changeovers.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, motivate, and develop team members.
  • Monitor and maintain positive staff morale.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet production requirements.
  • Encourage a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure all production records are completed accurately and on time.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.
  • Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Report issues that may impact production output, quality, or safety.
  • Support compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Support operational improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and best practice.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
  • Adaptable and flexible to meet changing production demands.
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail with good accuracy and numeracy skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good standard of spoken and written English.
  • Quality-focused approach to work.
  • Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
  • Ambitious, proactive, and driven to identify and implement improvements.

Desirable Requirements

  • Food manufacturing or process manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of quality and compliance systems.
  • Understanding of allergen awareness.
  • Training in Manual Handling, COSHH, and Risk Assessment.
  • Additional Health & Safety qualifications or training.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Company pension scheme
  • Profit-related bonus scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee discounts and rewards platform
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Additional company benefits

Apply Now or for more information call Meda on 01476574514 or email meda@ambitionspersonnel.com

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