Production Line Leader - Days

Production Line Leader – Food Manufacturing

Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £26,478 – £28,808 per annum (plus annual salary review)
Hours: 40 hours/week, alternating shifts (5:45am–2pm / 4:45pm–10pm, Monday to Friday)
Benefits: Company pension, life insurance, free secure parking, training & development, and more
Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus additional days for long service

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for production efficiency and team development? Join a long-established and growing specialist food packaging business as a Production Line Leader.

About the Role:

As a Production Line Leader, you’ll be responsible for ensuring your line meets planned volumes while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. You'll play a key role in machine operation, compliance, staff coordination, and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage production lines to meet output targets and quality standards

• Maintain accurate records and documentation

• Uphold GMP and health & safety procedures at all times

• Support line efficiency targets (aiming for 85%+) across varied product runs

• Assist in machine setup and basic maintenance as needed

• Identify training needs and help facilitate upskilling within your team

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and productive working environment

About You:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Confident in working with machinery and setting up equipment

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standards

• Ambitious and motivated by team development and operational success

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and expanding team with opportunities to grow your career in production leadership. With over 25 years in the market and a strong client base across the UK, this is a great opportunity to step into a stable and forward-thinking environment.