Production Line Leader

3 days ago


Harrogate, United Kingdom Kirsty's Full time

**Are you looking for a better work life balance? Would you like a 4 day working week?**

**Come and join us at Kirsty’s, the friendliest factory around**

**About Us**

Kirsty’s is a rapidly growing food manufacturing business, trading over multiple categories within the chilled & frozen fixtures supplying all major retailers.

In a relatively modest factory, we can produce up to 200,000 meals a week and we need reliable and committed individuals to join our diverse team

Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, ambition and excellence, if you think you represent these values then we would love to hear from you

**Working at Kirsty’s**
- Competitive compensation
- 3 days off each week (no weekend working)
- Nutritious on-site meals
- Free Parking
- Company Pension
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Comprehensive Training Portfolio
- Additional day off on your birthday

**Job Purpose**

Lead a small team of people in the production of all Kirsty’s products made on site ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety legislation and quality standards.

**Main Duties**
- Work according to Standard Operating Practice’s ensuring production targets are met;
- Working on a fast-paced manufacturing / production line;
- Gathering of ingredients to service the line; in accordance with the recipes
- Carrying out continuous quality checks on products;
- Ensure production paperwork is completed in compliance with company processes and relevant legislation.
- Be available to cover productions runs at short notice, with additional hours as required; Currently 2 shift patterns - 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am.
- Observe and maintain safety levels with attention to machinery and electrical equipment.
- Undertake training to meet food legislation requirements.
- Maintain a strict level of personal and workplace hygiene and monitor these standards across your team.
- Liaise and communicate with other teams and departments
- Regular cleaning of work area and weekly deep cleaning as per cleaning schedule
- Disposal and monitoring of all production waste
- Compliance with food safety legislation and company policy to promote and encourage a positive food safety culture.

**Line Leader Responsibilities**
- Leading a small team of operatives
- Overall responsibility for Critical Control Points
- Completion and sign off of any production related documentation
- Managing safety start up procedures
- Problem solving to avoid down time in production
- Machinery start up and general operation

**Skills and Experience**

Essential
- Proven experience in food production environments
- Basic math skills for inventory management and production calculations
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration

Desired
- Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety regulations
- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.31 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Can you commit to 4 x 12 hours shifts per week
- Do you have a driving licence and your own transport? There is no public transport to site.

**Experience**:

- Team Leader: 1 year (required)
- Food Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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