Production Line Leader

Concept Recruitment Group Ltd • Temporary • Kingswinford, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £13.91 - £14.61 / hour • 8h ago

Production Line Leader – Temp to Perm

Location: Kingswinford
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (after 12 weeks)
Shifts: Any 5 shifts out of 7
Overtime: Paid at 1.33x after 37.5 hours

Please note: Due to the location and shift patterns, own transport is essential.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Line Leader to oversee a busy production line and lead a team in achieving daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can motivate teams, solve problems proactively, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

For the right candidate, this opportunity offers a clear pathway to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and support a production team to achieve hourly and daily targets
Manage labour effectively to meet production volumes and cost objectives
Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards
Maintain high standards of health & safety, GMP, and hygiene compliance
Complete production documentation accurately and use the integrated management system (Vision)
Assist with training, onboarding, and development of new starters
Support continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction activities
Liaise with agency staff and provide regular operational feedback
Monitor KPIs including output, quality, waste, training, and health & safety performance
Participate in team leader meetings, reviews, and performance management processes

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience within a production or manufacturing leadership role
Confident managing and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of quality standards, hygiene procedures, and health & safety requirements
Comfortable completing production paperwork and using internal systems
Proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication and organisational skills

This role would suit an existing Line Leader, Senior Operative, or Step-Up Supervisor looking to progress further.

What’s On Offer