PM Shift Production Line Lead

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Mendlesham, Suffolk</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £15.66 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday–Friday, 14:30–23:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Friday: 14:10–22:40 to accommodate a weekly team meeting</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a hands-on Production Line Lead to join a busy warehouse and production operation in Mendlesham.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">This is a practical, physically demanding role where you will help lead the day-to-day operation of an automated packing line. Working alongside another Line Lead, you will coordinate activity on the line, support operatives and ensure production runs safely, efficiently and in line with quality and production requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role involves regular manual handling and the use of Material Handling Equipment, including a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) and Pallet Stacker.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you'll be doing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will take an active role in running the production line rather than simply supervising from the sidelines. Your responsibilities will include:</p>

<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Leading and carrying out production line changeovers in line with production plans and procedures</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinating day-to-day line activity and providing guidance to production operatives</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensuring the correct products, labels and packaging are loaded and verified</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing line start-up, shut-down, clean-down and product changeover activities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Responding to common line stoppages such as product jams, misfeeds and sensor interruptions</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out first-line operational checks and routine tasks to keep the line running effectively</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identifying and escalating equipment or operational issues when required</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Accurately completing production records and data spreadsheets</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Inputting and checking information on PC-based production systems, including SKUs, batch information, dates and labelling details</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting planned maintenance and maintaining accurate equipment records</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operating PPT and Pallet Stacker equipment safely and in line with training</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and food safety</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensuring Health & Safety, environmental and site procedures are followed at all times</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Helping improve line performance, reliability and operational KPIs</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking responsibility on shift and leading by example. You should be:</p>

<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident working in a fast-paced production, packing or warehouse environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable working around automated machinery</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to carry out a physically demanding role involving manual handling</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident using, or willing and able to be trained on, Powered Pallet Trucks and Pallet Stackers</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable using PCs and entering production information accurately</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to troubleshoot straightforward operational issues and know when to escalate more complex problems</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Highly attentive to detail, particularly when checking products, packaging, dates and labels</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safety-conscious and committed to following procedures</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable providing day-to-day direction and guidance to other team members</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable, organised and able to communicate effectively with managers and supervisors</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience leading or coordinating a production or packing line would be beneficial.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working relationships</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will work closely with the manager responsible for the production area and another Line Lead to coordinate production activity and communicate performance throughout the shift.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will also provide day-to-day guidance to operatives working on the line. When the production manager is not on site, you will liaise with the Warehouse Supervisor and escalate any issues as necessary.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift & Pay</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday–Thursday: 14:30–23:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Friday: 14:10–22:40</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay:£15.66 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have experience in production, manufacturing, packing or warehouse operations and are ready to take on more responsibility in a hands-on leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today to be considered for this Production Line Lead opportunity in Mendlesham</p>