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
Salary description
£30900.00 - £30900.00 per year