Line Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the production plan by running equipment efficiently, completing quality and critical control checks, and maintaining accurate paperwork.
• Learn all aspects of the processing equipment to allow flexibility within the area.
• Lead the machine line to ensure it is running to its optimal capacity.
• Operate and set up production and packing machinery to required safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Carry out start‑ups, changeovers, adjustments and routine checks to maximise throughput and minimise waste.
• Complete cleaning, basic maintenance, quality checks and accurate shift paperwork.
• Ensure correct labelling, remove non‑conforming products and keep areas audit ready.
• Work flexibly with the team to deliver the production plan and meet production targets.
• Plan and allocate tasks to Production Operatives, support, monitor, train and control their activities to deliver the required performance.
• Act as the quality contact for the line during customer visits and audits.

• Experience working in food manufacturing or manufacturing.
• Experience operating processing or packing machinery.
• Experience completing quality checks and quality paperwork, including CCPs.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements (food hygiene certificate preferred).
• Comfortable using computer systems and production screens.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and production data.
• Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks on the line.
• Clear communication with team members and supervisors.

• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan.
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary.
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle‑to‑work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.