Production Line Leader
Evesham | £31,000 per annum

Location: Evesham
Salary: £30,900 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
Environment: Chilled Food Production
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Line Leader to join a dynamic chilled food production facility in Evesham.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with prior experience in production, food manufacturing, or supervisory roles who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to consistently meet production, quality, and safety targets.

The Role

As a Production Line Leader, you will oversee and support a team of Production Operatives, including agency staff, ensuring the production line operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and allocate tasks to team members to achieve daily production targets
• Set up the production line and ensure smooth job completion with minimal disruption
• Monitor production performance against targets and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Order raw materials and packaging to maintain stock levels
• Ensure correct packaging is used and minimise unnecessary packaging waste
• Accurately complete production and job sheets in a timely manner
• Maintain performance boards, recording any missing information or reasons for discrepancies
• Uphold quality standards and consistently meet service level expectations
• Monitor and help reduce waste in line with company objectives
• Conduct required Health & Safety checks and promptly report any issues
• Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions without delay
• Ensure the team adheres to all Health & Safety procedures and uses PPE correctly
• Maintain a clean, organised and tidy production area
• Identify and escalate recurring production issues to the Section Controller and Shift Manager
• Support managers and supervisors with daily operational activities
• Serve as a point of contact for team members, escalating concerns when appropriate
• Deputise for colleagues or the immediate line manager when trained and competent
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the business

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Production, Manufacturing or Team Leader/Supervisory role is desirable
• Experience in food production, particularly chilled environments, is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively delegate, motivate and brief a diverse team
• Confident leading colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures
• Reliable, organised and self-motivated
• Capable of working independently and using own initiative
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling qualifications are beneficial
• Flexible approach to working hours when required

Key Accountabilities

You will be responsible for ensuring your team and production line consistently achieve:

• Production targets and planned output
• Right First Time quality standards
• High Health & Safety standards
• Minimal waste
• A clean, safe and well-organised production environment

If you have previous experience in Team Leadership, Production or Food Manufacturing and are seeking a permanent role in Evesham, we would welcome your application.