Production Line Leader

Production Line Leader - Nights

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Overtime / Shift Allowance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Line Leader to join a growing FMCG food manufacturing business. This is a night‑shift role, ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and is looking to progress into a senior position over time.

As Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of 2-8 hand packers on busy production lines. You will be hands‑on, working directly on the lines to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

You will be working across:

• Canning lines
• Bottling lines
• High‑volume FMCG food production environments

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production operatives on shift
• Ensure smooth running of production lines
• Maintain quality, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Support training and development of team members
• Work closely with senior production staff and management

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in production or manufacturing
• Experience in a senior production or line leader role
• Hands‑on, practical line experience
• FMCG and food manufacturing background
• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Join a department of approximately 8 people
• Opportunity to progress into a senior role over time
• Ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career

• Salary: £30, - £32,000
• Overtime / Shift Allowance:
  Available
• Pension: NEST
• Hours:
  
  10:00 - 6:00am
• Shift Pattern:
  Nights
• Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

This position has become available due to business growth