Job Description
Production Line Leader
Tonbridge
14.07 per hour training rate 15.27 per hour following successful completion of training
4 days on / 3 days off
Confident, organised and a natural team leader?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy produce business where you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.
Working in a fast paced packhouse environment, you'll lead a team on the production line, making sure everyone knows what they're doing, production targets are achieved and customers receive exactly what they've ordered.
If you're someone who leads by example, enjoys working with people and thrives when there's a target to hit, this could be the role for you.
What's on offer?
14.07 per hour during training
15.27 per hour following successful completion of training
4 days on / 3 days off shift pattern
Fast paced production environment
Opportunity to lead and develop a team
Genuine responsibility from day one
Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality and Production Management
Opportunity to support continuous improvement and operational performance
What's the job?
You'll take responsibility for the day to day running of a production line, ensuring the team is working safely, efficiently and to the required quality and productivity standards.
You'll be the person making sure the right fruit, packaging, labels, weights and customer specifications are being followed, while keeping the line moving and dealing with any issues as they arise.
Day to day, you'll be:
Managing and motivating a team, giving clear instructions and leading by example
Ensuring production targets and run rates are achieved
Checking the correct fruit, packaging, labels, weights, counts and customer specifications are being followed
Monitoring product quality and reporting any issues or trends immediately
Making sure production lines are correctly cleared, cleaned and set up before each job
Working closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality Control and Production Management
Minimising waste, product damage and unnecessary handling
Ensuring staff follow correct break times, productivity and working standards
Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and hygiene
Checking staff compliance with PPE, hand washing, clothing and site safety procedures
Reporting accidents, near misses, hazards, damage and equipment issues promptly
Completing production paperwork, records and Prophet system updates accurately
Ensuring pallets, labels and production records are correct and legally compliant
Supporting the training, coaching and development of team members
Providing cover for colleagues and remaining flexible when the operation needs it
This is a hands on leadership role where communication and attention to detail are critical. You'll need to be comfortable making decisions, managing people and keeping things moving when the pressure is on.
What do I need?
Previous production, packhouse or supervisory experience would be desirable
Confident managing and motivating a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Fluent English, both written and verbal
Good communication skills and the confidence to give clear instructions
Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets and deadlines
A positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic
Physically fit and comfortable working in a demanding, fast paced production environment
Strong understanding of workplace safety, hygiene and quality standards
Flexible, reliable and willing to support the wider team
Most importantly, you'll need to be someone who leads by example. You'll take pride in your work, support your team and understand the importance of getting things right first time.
What's next?
If you're looking for your next opportunity in production leadership and want to join a business where you'll have genuine responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat, please get in touch with Angus on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or send me a message on LinkedIn.
