Production Line Leader

PRODUCTION LINE LEADER

£14.07 per hour during training | £15.27 per hour after successful completion of training

Location: Tonbridge, TN12 9LX

Hours: 6.30am start (shifts are between 10-12 hours)

Are you a confident team leader with a strong work ethic and experience in a fast-paced production environment?

We are currently looking for a Production Line Leader to join our team in Tonbridge , helping to ensure our production lines run safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for leading and motivating a team, achieving production targets and maintaining excellent standards of quality, food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and support production staff, providing clear instructions and encouraging effective teamwork.
• Lead by example with a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Manage production lines efficiently to achieve production targets and run rates.
• Ensure the correct fruit, packaging, labels, weights, counts and customer specifications are followed.
• Monitor product quality and report any issues or trends immediately.
• Ensure production lines are correctly cleared, cleaned and set up before each job.
• Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality Control and Production Management.
• Minimise waste, damage and unnecessary handling of fruit and packaging.
• Ensure staff follow correct break times, productivity and working standards.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and hygiene .
• Monitor compliance with PPE, hand washing, clothing and site safety procedures.
• Report accidents, near misses, hazards, damage and equipment issues promptly.
• Complete all required paperwork, production records and Prophet system updates accurately.
• Ensure pallets, labels and production records are correct and legally compliant.
• Support staff training, coaching and continuous improvement.
• Provide cover for colleagues and remain flexible and supportive.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

• Is physically fit and comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced production environment.
• Has fluent English for giving instructions, communicating with staff and completing records.
• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Is confident managing and motivating a team.
• Can work under pressure and meet production targets and deadlines.
• Has previous production, packhouse or supervisory experience (desirable) .
• Has own transport – essential due to the location .

PAY & SHIFT PATTERN

• £14.07 per hour – training rate
• £15.27 per hour – following successful completion of training
• 4 days on / 3 days off OR 5 days on / 2 days off
• Must be able to cover Mondays and Tuesdays

Apply directly through this advert or call Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.

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