Packaging Late Shift Line Leader

Packaging Late Shift Line Leader

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Pay: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Do you have strong experience in manufacturing or production and have experience of team leading? We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Line Leader to join our late-shift team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong production knowledge, mechanical competency, and a passion for leading a team to achieve high standards in quality, safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

As a Late Shift Line Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a small team of Production & Packaging Operatives on the late shift.
• Setting up production lines, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring smooth operation throughout the shift.
• Ensuring all products are manufactured to the highest quality, following strict GMP, HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Training, coaching and supporting new and existing team members.
• Monitoring output to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Completing accurate documentation and maintaining batch records.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements, escalating issues where needed.
• Supporting continuous improvement and efficient ways of working.
• Communicating clearly with supervisors and the wider team to maintain shift handover standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Previous line leader, team leader or senior operative experience 

• Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP and HACCP (training can be provided).
• Mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting and machine operation.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good numeracy skills for data recording and basic calculations.
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for shift performance.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to motivate others.
• Willingness to be hands-on and lead by example.

Role Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and handle light-to-moderate lifting.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-driven environment.
• Reliability and commitment to regular late-shift working hours (2pm–10:30pm).

Why Join Us?

• Monday–Friday working pattern—enjoy your weekends!
• A supportive, friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression within a growing food manufacturing business.
• Work with modern machinery including tablet presses and capsule filling equipment.
• Be part of a company committed to producing safe, high-quality products.

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