Job Description

Production Line Leader -

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Job Title:

Production Line Leader

Business Unit:

KI

Reports to:

Production Team Leader

Job Level:

1

Department:

Operations

Location:

Keelings Business Units

Purpose of the Role:

The Production Line Leader is responsible for overseeing a production line, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety standards. The role involves leading a team of production operatives, ensuring productivity targets are met, and maintaining accurate KBS system records. The Line Leader works closely with Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless operations and high-quality output.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Health & Safety & Food Safety Compliance: -

Ensure compliance with all UK health & safety regulations, ensuring all team members wear the correct PPE and follow safe working practices. Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times and maintain an audit-ready culture. Promote and uphold a clean and organised workspace, following "clean as you go" policies and general manufacturing best practices (GMP). Ensure the correct and effective use of machinery, reporting any damage or malfunctions to the Engineering team immediately.


Enforce compliance with food safety, food hygiene standards, and customer specifications, ensuring all colleagues follow protocols. Ensure work areas meet hygiene and allergen control requirements.

Production & Quality Control:

Lead the team to achieve production targets while maintaining high quality and food safety standards. Ensure all product quality checks are carried out and recorded correctly, working with the Quality team to meet customer specifications. Monitor and maintain the correct use of labels, following label sign-out procedures and ensuring compliance with traceability requirements.

Operational Efficiency & Problem-Solving:

Deliver productivity and efficiency targets for the line, tracking performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Identify and resolve issues that may impact production flow, escalating complex problems to the Team Leader when necessary. Prepare and conduct pre-start-up checks, completing all relevant paperwork and ensuring the correct setup of machinery.

People Management & Training:

Motivate, support, and guide production operatives to maintain a high-performing and engaged team. Conduct on-the-job training for new and existing colleagues, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. Ensure compliance with company people policies and procedures, including attendance and performance expectations.

Communication & Collaboration:

Maintain open and proactive communication with Team Leaders, Planning, and Quality teams to ensure operational priorities are met. Provide clear instructions and guidance to production operatives and ensure smooth handovers between shifts. Report any variances, issues, or continuous improvement opportunities to the Team Leader. Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

Role Specification and Technical Competencies

Strong leadership and team motivation skills. Excellent Knowledge of Health & Safety and food safety principles. Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot production machinery. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments. Excellent attention to detail to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and traceability requirements. A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in packing or food production is desirable but not essential.

Behavioural Competencies

Drive for Results Be Responsible, Ensure Accountability Teamwork & Collaboration Learn to Grow




The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values


People Matter Teamwork Integrity * Passion for Achievement