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Line Leader
Location: South Manchester
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2.00pm – 10.00pm
Salary: £30,368 - £31,824 Depending on Experience
About the Company
A well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing business supplying products to major customers across the UK. Family-owned with a strong, hands-on culture, the business prides itself on quality, service, and continued investment in its people and processes.
The Role
As Line Leader, you’ll take ownership of production on your line, ensuring smooth running, efficiency, and compliance with food safety and company standards. Leading by example, you’ll train, coach, and mentor your team — keeping performance high and morale strong.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and motivate your team to deliver efficient production against targets.
Supervise operatives, delegating tasks and ensuring output meets specifications.
Operate machinery safely and competently.
Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures.
Communicate effectively with your team and across departments.
Contribute to production meetings, huddles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a flexible approach to meet customer and business needs.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who:
Has proven experience leading a team (or can clearly demonstrate leadership ability).
Brings experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.
Holds Food Safety & Health and Safety Level 2 qualifications.
Is positive, proactive, and solutions focused.
Communicates clearly, professionally, and with respect.
Is willing to learn, adapt, and grow with the business.
Personal Attributes:
A natural leader and coach, able to problem-solve with your team.
Self-motivated, organised, and driven.
Influential, approachable, and confident building relationships at all levels.
Open-minded, flexible, and ready to embrace change.
Benefits
Competitive holiday allowance (increasing with service)
Extra day off to celebrate your birthday (after qualifying period)
Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Free onsite parking with good transport links
Regular employee recognition initiatives and company events
Keywords
Line Leader, Production Team Leader, Shift Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, FMCG, Food Production, Factory Line Leader, Team Manager, Manufacturing, Operations, Supervisor
Please contact (Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information)
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