Production Line Leader

Fresh People are currently recruiting for Production Line Leaders to join a well-established and successful fresh produce business based near Canterbury, Kent.

We are looking for motivated, hands-on individuals with experience working within a fast-paced production or packing environment.

As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of a busy packing line, coordinating team members and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved without compromising on quality, efficiency or safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of production and packing lines, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate and support packing operatives to achieve daily production targets and KPIs.
• Ensure products are packed efficiently, accurately and to the required customer quality standards.
• Monitor machinery performance, support changeovers and report any faults to the engineering team.
• Identify opportunities to minimise downtime, reduce waste and improve overall line efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records, including works orders, packaging usage, waste and downtime.
• Ensure packaging traceability and compliance with production procedures.
• Work closely with quality control teams to maintain high standards throughout the production process.
• Ensure health & safety, hygiene and PPE requirements are consistently followed.
• Support the development and motivation of team members, promoting a positive and productive working environment.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and completed within the required timescales.
• Identify and communicate any productivity or performance concerns to management.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within a production, packing or manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Line Leader, Production Team Leader, Packing Line Leader or similar position.
• Ideally, experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing or FMCG.
• The ability to coordinate, motivate and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Basic IT skills and confidence completing production paperwork.
• A good understanding of workplace health & safety and hygiene procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure and consistently meet production deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to work.

Salary & Shifts

We have opportunities available across both day and night shifts 4 on 4 off.

Day Shift: £14.30 per hour

Night Shift: £14.80 per hour

Apply Today

If you have previous experience leading a production or packing line and are looking for your next opportunity within a successful fresh produce business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV, and a member of the Fresh People team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.