Production Line Leader – Cell Leader

work as a Production Line Leader (Cell Leader) for our client’s leading food manufacturing site, which specialises in producing high-quality cooked and prepared food products for major retailers, food-service providers, and customers across the UK.

Location: Huntingdon.

The rate of pay is £15.03 per hour.

This is a full-time role working a convenient rotating shift pattern. The hours of work are:

• 2 weeks – 6am to 2pm
• Followed by 2 weeks – 2pm to 10pm

Your Time at Work

As a Production Line Leader your duties include:

• Lead and support a team of production operatives within the packing or processing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and performance KPIs are achieved.
• Monitor product quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, ensuring all company procedures are followed at all times.
• Complete and maintain accurate production paperwork, KPI boards, and stock records, ensuring information is updated correctly and on time.
• Ensure production lines are fully operational at the start of each shift and respond quickly to operational issues, breakdowns, or equipment concerns to minimise downtime.
• Train, motivate, and support team members, identifying development needs and reporting performance concerns to Shift Leaders when required.
• Drive continuous improvement across the production area by promoting efficient working practices, strong communication, and a positive team culture.

Our Perfect Worker

What we’re looking for:

• Leadership skills – Ability to lead, motivate, and support a production team to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication skills – Confident communicating with operatives, Cell Leaders, and Shift Leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Organisation and attention to detail – Able to manage paperwork, stock control, KPI reporting, and production records accurately.
• Self-motivated and proactive – Capable of making decisions independently, solving problems, and taking ownership of the production area.
• Team player – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production, quality, and customer requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset – Keen to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and contribute to operational success.

Previous manufacturing or food production leadership experience is desirable.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £15.03 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• Free hot drinks
• Good links to public transport
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref: V1PEH

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