• 4-day working week: Mon to Thurs
• Hours: 6am to 5.30pm
• The location of site: based near Chew Magna BS39 but is in a remote location. Staff must have their own form of transportation to get to and from work daily. This is not on the public transport route.
• Salary: £29,949.92
• Contract: Full time Permanent
• Start date: Immediate

Overview – A exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent Production Line Leader/Machine Operator to join our clients friendly manufacturing company.

As a Production Line Leader/Machine Operator in the food industry, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a production line, while also operating and maintaining machinery to meet production targets and quality standards. You will lead and supervise a small team of production workers, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborate with other departments to optimize processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating Machinery: Set up, operate, and maintain production machinery, ensuring it runs effectively and safely, and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Leading and Supervising a Team: Lead and supervise a small team of production workers, ensuring production targets are met, and motivate and inspire them to work as a team.
• Production Line Management: Oversee the smooth running of the production line, ensuring a continuous flow of work, addressing any issues promptly, and maintaining quality standards.
• Health and Safety: Implement and enforce health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment and ensure team members follow correct PPE protocols.
• Process Improvement: Work with production management to continuously improve processes and procedures and assist in reducing downtime events.
• Quality Control: Monitor production processes to maintain quality standards, complete quality checks, and report any non-conformances.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including output and machine performance, and input data into relevant systems.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous production experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of food safety regulations and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

If you are passionate about food production and possess the necessary skills to lead a team effectively, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Line Lead.

To apply or if you would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Tanya on 01761 410433 or send your cv to tanya@riversiderecruit.co.uk

Riverside Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.