Production line leader

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: 30,000 - 32,000

• Overtime / Shift Allowance: Available

• Pension: NEST

• Hours: 10:00pm - 6:00am

• Shift Pattern: Nights

• Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

This position has become available due to business growth.