Production Line Leader

Vickerstock is working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business to appoint a Production Line Leader to join its growing operations team based in Newtownards.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of production operatives, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and operational efficiency.

• Salary: £30-32k depending on experience
• Day shift working pattern, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Permanent full-time position
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

• Leading and motivating a team of production operatives to achieve daily production targets
• Ensuring production lines are correctly set up and all pre-start checks are completed
• Organising packaging materials and resources required to fulfil production plans
• Executing production schedules in line with customer orders and operational requirements
• Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with customer specifications
• Completing all relevant production and quality documentation accurately
• Training and supporting new employees and agency staff on departmental procedures
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards
• Monitoring line performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Liaising with production, technical, hygiene and management teams to ensure efficient operations
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the production area
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring audit readiness at all times

• 1 year's experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving and achieving production targets
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and digital recording systems such as tablets or iPads
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above
• Health & Safety and/or First Aid qualifications
• Experience supplying high‑profile retail customers
• Flexibility to support operational requirements when required