Line Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Pinchbeck

We’re looking for a proactive Production Line Leader to oversee a busy production line, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and high-quality output. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys leading a team and keeping things running efficiently. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift rota (12 hours) your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage and deploy production staff across shifts.

• Run one production line effectively and ensure all areas operate to standard.

• Complete all required documentation and handovers accurately.

• Support with internal and external audits when required.

• Complete packaging defect forms and daily fire registers.

• Co-ordinate rota and time & attendance systems if needed.

• Ensure daily paperwork, cleaning, and production checks are fully completed.

• Maintain adequate stock of product and packaging throughout shifts.

• Monitor and promote production KPIs and efficiency targets.

• Check and sign off operator paperwork (e.g. checkweighers, label control).

• Manage label sign-off and returns processes.

• Lead, supervise, and train team members and agency workers.

• Communicate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Warehouse teams.

• Ensure all staff adhere to PPE and site safety requirements.

• Accurately report job information on Prophet (or similar system).

About You

• Previous experience as a Line Leader or Team Leader in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Confident communicator and organiser with strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of Prophet or Scan systems advantageous.

• Flexible, reliable, and able to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern.

Benefits

• Casual dress

• Free on-site parking

• Supportive team culture

• Opportunity to grow within a leading manufacturer