Hands On Line Leader

CNC Recruitment is delighted to be representing a highly prestigious, large European corporation in the recruitment of an experienced Hands-On Line Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident production professional to join a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment and take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a production line.

You will lead and coordinate production operatives, ensuring the line runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership position, where you will lead from the front while also supporting production activities when required.

• Leading and coordinating production teams on a designated line
• Allocating tasks and ensuring production targets are achieved
• Monitoring quality, output and production performance
• Leading product changeovers and minimising downtime
• Supporting machine operation and basic adjustments where required
• Ensuring food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
• Completing production records and documentation accurately
• Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly
• Supporting continuous improvement and team development

We are seeking someone with:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, food, nutrition or FMCG
• Experience leading, coordinating or supervising production teams
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of quality, food safety and health & safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• A practical, proactive and “can-do” attitude
• A willingness to remain hands‑on and work alongside the production team

Experience as a Line Leader, Team Leader, Senior Operator or similar would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of HACCP and GMP.

• 39 hours per week
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary