Production Line Leader

Job Advert We're looking for a motivated and hands on Line Leader to oversee daily operations on our production line.

This role is all about keeping production running smoothly, supporting your team, and ensuring products meet our quality and safety standards.

You'll be the go to person on the line-coordinating workflow, solving problems on the spot, and helping your team perform at their best.

Why Boughey?

£13.07 per hour 4 on 4 off day shifts,
5.45am to 6pm
23.5 days holiday with the option to buy more

Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses

Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more Medicash Long service awards

The usual: company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on-site parking

Day to Day

• Lead daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
• Supervise and support line operators, providing coaching, guidance, and on the job training
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing to maintain smooth operations
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment issues and elevate when needed
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications
• Maintain accurate production records, including downtime, output, and material usage
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues quickly
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

What will you bring?

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a supervisory/team leader role
• Good understanding of production processes and equipment
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution.

About Boughey

Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us.

What makes Boughey Distribution different?

We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet. Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on-going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people.

Warehouse & Fleet

We have more than
1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.