Food Production Line Leader

Food Production Line Leader

Taskmaster Recruitment are looking for a Food Production Line Leader to work in a warehouse and distribution site in Peterborough (PE2).

Main purpose of job:

• To assist the production shift leader in ensuring the efficient operation of the production lines and production operations.
• This is a manual position, you will required work on the line, help with machinery operation, packing duties and help with line and machine breakdowns.
• Supervising production operatives and operating the machines to ensure all required standards and production targets are being maintained.
• Following the production plan to ensure that product is mixed and packed to deadline, in full, packed to standard.
• Working within Health and Safety procedures and ensuring the cleaning schedule is adhered to
• Willingness to provide cover in warehouse as needed.

Main duties & expectations:

• Operation of the packing lines in an efficient manor.
• Working on the line, manual role.
• Supervision of production staff ensuring the correct procedures are being followed.
• Ensure production targets are met.
• Ensure all administration/paperwork is completed correctly in a timely manner.
• Carry out QA checks when required.
• Uphold a clean as you go policy amongst the team members.
• Ensure all packed products meet the required specifications.
• Basic set up and machinery problem solving.
• Ensure any issues/non-conformances are communicated to the production manager.
• Warehouse Liaison.
• Working with warehouse to ensure that raw materials are picked and ready for packing in line with production plan .
• Clean downs and health and safety.
• Ensuring production runs within clear health and safety rules at all times.
• Executing clean downs in line with schedules.

Skills and Experience:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Planning and organising.
• Managing people.
• Working to deadlines.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Food hygiene experience.
• Basic machinery maintenance.
• Self-motivated.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Performance under pressure.

Working hours: 06:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 16:30 Friday.

Pay rate: £13.00ph - £13.50ph