We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Production Line Leader to join IPS at our Saint Helens site. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving co-packing and manufacturing operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for some of the UK’s best-known retailers and FMCG brands. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy motivating people, and take pride in hitting targets while maintaining high standards, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
This role is a permanent role working Monday to Friday across a rotating 3-shift pattern: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Set up the production line each shift, carrying out start-up checks and health and safety checks to ensure everything is ready to run smoothly.
- Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently achieve production targets and maintain high performance standards.
- Train and guide colleagues on the line, helping to build capability and confidence across the team.
- Make sure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations at all times.
- Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime, and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
- Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to ensure production plans are delivered in full.
- Champion best practice across health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date in line with company procedures.
- Ensure all areas are audit-ready and compliant with internal and external hygiene standards.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
- A proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team to meet and exceed targets.
- A self-motivated, results-driven approach with a strong sense of ownership.
- A solid understanding of production machinery, manufacturing processes, and operational best practice.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing paperwork, stock accuracy, and shift handovers.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage positively at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to make effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
- A proactive mindset and genuine passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
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