Line Leader

Important Note: Applicants must have current eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Job Title: Line Leader (Fresh Produce) - *Immediate start available!!* Salary: £ Competative Annual Salary Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Type: Permanent // Full Time Shifts: 12 Hour (06:30am – 18:30pm) // 2-2-3 Shift Pattern on a 2-week rotation (Example below) Week 1 = Work 2 Days, Off 2 Days, Work 3 Days // Week 2 = Off 2 Days, Work 2 Days, Off 3 Days Overview: The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a leading fresh produce grower and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Line Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a designated production line. As the Line Leader you will be reporting to the Area Controller/Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of multi-skilled operatives, ensuring all production activities meet strict compliance, quality standards, and departmental KPIs. The Production Line Leader will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure accurate traceability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a KPI-driven environment, ideally within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry. Responsibilities for the Line Leader: * Lead and motivate a production line team to drive performance, engagement, and on-time delivery of customer orders. * Manage all line resources including stock, labour, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production. * Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as waste reduction, labour utilisation, and right-first-time quality. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date KBS records, including raw material usage and production run data. * Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and food safety standards. * Uphold high standards of housekeeping and hygiene across the production area. * Train new and existing team members according to the training plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Complete all required documentation and ensure traceability, quality, and compliance with legal and customer standards. * Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and that all incidents, near misses, and risks are reported and managed appropriately. * Support internal audits (GMP, Technical, etc.) and ensure production line readiness. * Refer man management and operational issues to the Area Controller where necessary. Requirements for the Line Leader * Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment. * Previous experience in the fresh produce or food manufacturing sector. * Strong prioritisation and time management skills. * High attention to detail and a focus on quality * Confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills. * Good numeracy and the ability to work with KPIs and performance metrics. * Strong awareness of health & safety and compliance in a production setting. * Familiarity with production systems (e.g. Keelings) or traceability documentation is desirable. * Familiarity with Fresh Produce Packaging Machinery (e.g. Redpack) is desirable. * Experience supporting or participating in audits or quality inspections