About the role
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Job Title: Line Leader (Fresh Produce) - *Immediate start available!!*
Salary: £31,000
Location: Holbeach Bank, Lincolnshire
Type: Permanent // Full Time
Shifts: 12 Hour (06:30am – 18:30pm) // 2-2-3 Shift Pattern on a 2-week rotation (Example below)
Week 1 = Work 2 Days, Off 2 Days, Work 3 Days // Week 2 = Off 2 Days, Work 2 Days, Off 3 Days
Overview:
The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a leading fresh produce grower and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Line Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a designated production line.
As the Line Leader you will be reporting to the Area Controller/Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of multi-skilled operatives, ensuring all production activities meet strict compliance, quality standards, and departmental KPIs.
The Production Line Leader will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure accurate traceability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
This role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a KPI-driven environment, ideally within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities for the Line Leader:
- Lead and motivate a production line team to drive performance, engagement, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
- Manage all line resources including stock, labour, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
- Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as waste reduction, labour utilisation, and right-first-time quality.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date KBS records, including raw material usage and production run data.
- Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and food safety standards.
- Uphold high standards of housekeeping and hygiene across the production area.
- Train new and existing team members according to the training plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete all required documentation and ensure traceability, quality, and compliance with legal and customer standards.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and that all incidents, near misses, and risks are reported and managed appropriately.
- Support internal audits (GMP, Technical, etc.) and ensure production line readiness.
- Refer man management and operational issues to the Area Controller where necessary.
Requirements for the Line Leader
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in the fresh produce or food manufacturing sector.
- Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and a focus on quality
- Confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good numeracy and the ability to work with KPIs and performance metrics.
- Strong awareness of health & safety and compliance in a production setting.
- Familiarity with production systems (e.g. Keelings) or traceability documentation is desirable.
- Familiarity with Fresh Produce Packaging Machinery (e.g. Redpack) is desirable.
- Experience supporting or participating in audits or quality inspections
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