Manufacturing Shift Production Leader

Manufacturing Production Shift Leader :
Packing (Days and Nights Panama Shift)

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS22

Working for a company based between York and Leeds

Commutable from Leeds, York, Garforth, Pontefract, Castleford, Tadcaster, Wetherby or Harrogate

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Production Shift Leader to join a fast:paced manufacturing environment based between York and Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving performance, quality, and safety standards.

• Panama Shift (12:hour shifts)
• Rotating days and nights

• Days: A GBP 34,785.22 (6:00am : 6:00pm)
• Nights: A GBP 37,172.44 (6:00pm : 6:00am)

As a Line Leader, you will be responsible for leading your allocated production line team, ensuring operational efficiency and that daily production plans are achieved. You will work closely with cross:functional teams including Logistics, Technical, and Engineering.

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve production targets
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety standards
• Maintain high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Ensure production outputs, changeovers, hygiene, and waste targets are met
• Conduct team briefings at the start of each shift (days/nights)
• Complete effective handovers between shifts
• Support training and development of team members
• Carry out key operational tasks such as changeovers and allergen cleans
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with procedures

• Previous experience in a Line Leader / Senior Operator role
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast:paced, target:driven environment
• Good understanding of production processes and line efficiency
• IT literacy and basic numeracy skills
• Fluent English

• HACCP Level 2
• Food Safety Level 2
• Allergen awareness
• CCP training

• Strong team leadership and motivation
• Ability to train and support others
• High attention to safety and quality standards
• Problem:solving and decision:making skills
• Ability to lead by example and drive performance

Closing date is 29.7.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.