Line Leader

Are you an experienced Line Leader looking to take ownership of production performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?
We’re currently hiring a Line Leader based in Runcton to manage and organise multiple packing lines, ensuring high-quality finished goods are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.

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In this role, you’ll oversee up to three production lines, coordinating your team to meet daily targets and KPIs. You’ll ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards, maintain accurate records, and actively drive improvements in quality, waste reduction, and efficiency. This is a hands-on role where communication, organisation, and leadership skills are key.

Competitive salary £29,000 plus benefits and opportunities for training and development. Day Shifts 6am-4pm Monday to Friday 

What do you need?

• Experience in food manufacturing (2+ years desirable)

• Previous machine operation or supervisory experience (preferred)

• ERP system knowledge (desirable)

• Strong Excel skills to gather and report data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good people management and interpersonal skills

• Food Safety, Health & Safety, or Train the Trainer certifications (desirable)

• Full right to work in the UK

What will you be doing?

• Managing up to three packing lines to deliver customer orders on time and in full

• Leading, motivating, and training your team to meet KPIs (waste reduction, packs per minute, OEE, cost per pack)

• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and H&S standards

• Coordinating with runners, label teams, and quality teams to maintain product accuracy

• Carrying out quality checks, record-keeping, and handovers between shifts

• Maintaining housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

The details:

• Full-time, permanent role

• Chilled environment (PPE provided)

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

If you’re motivated, results-driven, and ready to lead from the front, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.