Production Line Leader

Location – Rochester, Kent (ME2 2JU)

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000
Shift: Monday to Friday | 08:30–17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch) | 40 hours per week

Job Role

This Production Line Leader role will see you working within a growing sports supplements and nutrition manufacturer in Rochester, Kent. As the most senior person on the line, you will provide day-to-day leadership and hands-on technical support, working closely with the Supervisor to achieve production, quality, safety and efficiency targets.

As a Production Line Leader, you’ll coordinate resources across multiple processes and act as the first point of escalation for issues relating to people, equipment, product and process. The role requires strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, with the ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot, dismantle and clean machinery safely and effectively. You’ll also support and coach operators to develop their skills and improve performance, ensuring the line runs right-first-time with strong standards and compliance.

Sector – Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of “Production Line Leader”

• Must have previous experience as a senior operator / production line leader / team leader / supervisor (or equivalent) within manufacturing

Desirable Requirements of “Production Line Leader”

• Experience within a GMP / hygiene-controlled manufacturing environment (food, pharma, supplements, cosmetics, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring quality to specification and completing paperwork correctly
• A proactive approach to housekeeping, audits and continuous improvement

The “Production Line Leader” will benefit from:

• Working for a respected and expanding manufacturer with continued site investment
• A modern facility with growth into new manufacturing areas (including gummies and chocolates)
• A structured, quality-led environment with clear processes
• Opportunity to become a key leader on the line as demand increases

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

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