Production Team Leader in Canterbury, Kent

Production Line Leader

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £14.30 per hour (Days) | £14.80 per hour (Nights)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A growing food manufacturing business near Canterbury is looking for an experienced Production Line Leader to join its operations team. This is a hands-on role, leading a production line and supporting operatives to ensure products are packed efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

You'll play a key role in driving performance, reducing downtime and ensuring production targets are achieved whilst maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of production operatives
• Operating and overseeing packing line machinery
• Ensuring production and packing targets are achieved
• Supporting line changeovers and minimising downtime
• Completing production paperwork and work orders accurately
• Monitoring product quality and packing standards
• Recording waste, downtime and production data
• Maintaining product traceability and stock accuracy
• Ensuring hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards are followed
• Liaising with engineering teams regarding machine issues
• Driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the line

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Line Leader, Senior Operative or Team Leader
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or production environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets
• Basic IT skills and confidence completing production paperwork
• A positive, hands-on approach to leadership and problem solving

What's On Offer

• £14.30 per hour on days
• £14.80 per hour on nights
• Permanent opportunity with a growing manufacturer
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression prospects