Line Leader - Extrusion Production

Location: Hereford
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Pay: £13.60–£15.24 per hour (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced production professional with leadership skills? We're looking for a Line Leader to oversee our extrusion production line, ensuring safe, efficient operations while leading a team to achieve quality and production targets.

As a Line Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the extrusion line, supporting your team, and ensuring production is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

• Lead and motivate a team of Production Operatives on the extrusion line.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of extrusion machinery.
• Ensure production schedules and daily targets are achieved.
• Monitor product quality and ensure company standards are maintained.
• Carry out routine machine checks and coordinate basic maintenance activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate machine or production issues where required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures and company policies are followed.
• Train, support, and develop team members to improve performance.
• Complete production documentation and shift handovers accurately.
• Promote a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Previous experience as a Line Leader, Team Leader, or Senior Production Operative within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with extrusion machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work a weekly rotating three-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am).
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and maintaining high quality standards.

• Competitive hourly pay of £12.71–£14.24, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing manufacturing business.