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Production Line Leader

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Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC

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United Kingdom , Hull

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Line Leader - Food Production (Days). 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern, 05:45 - 17:45. 38.5hrs average per week. Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.6 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. We are currently recruiting for Line Leaders to work in the Riverside factory on the production lines, supervising a team of Production Operatives and Delford Operatives/Label Verifiers.

Job Responsibility:

  • To be responsible for the attainment of production targets as directed by the Shift Manager / Retail Manager
  • Maximise efficiencies of all available resource and ensuring BAT at all times, or if this is not possible, reported to the relevant person in a timely manner
  • Pre-operational startup checks
  • including controlled documents, equipment check sheets, fabrication sheets, hygiene standards and line labour management
  • Liaise with the Delford Operatives and QA’s to ensure all WIP documentation and operational checks are completed to the required standard
  • Act as a product specific expert where appropriate, working with other departments and disciplines in a manner to share and train own knowledge
  • Understand hourly performance vs target, identify issues and deliver actions to ensure that performance targets are achieved
  • Comprehension of position vs plan and be looking ahead to ensure that correct people, equipment and materials are available for the plan to be delivered
  • Train and support operators to achieve correct quality standards
  • Ensure accurate recording of yield, labour, efficiencies, waste and other key metrics

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar role: Line Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Experienced Skilled Operative
  • Previous experience of fast moving consumer goods manufacturing (preferably food related)
  • Proven track record of leading a team
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to meet daily targets
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
What we offer:
  • Job stability at a growing and expanding company
  • Commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix
  • 20 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
  • Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
  • Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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