Production Line Leader at Vickerstock

Position Production Line Leader
Posted 05 Jul 2026
Expired 04 Aug 2026
Company Vickerstock
Location Newtownards | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business seeking to appoint a Production Line Leader to join its growing operations team based in Newtownards.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of production operatives, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and operational efficiency.
What's in it for you?

  • Salary: £30-32k depending on experience
  • Day shift working pattern, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

Your day to day:

  • Leading and motivating a team of production operatives to achieve daily production targets
  • Ensuring production lines are correctly set up and all pre-start checks are completed
  • Organising packaging materials and resources required to fulfil production plans
  • Executing production schedules in line with customer orders and operational requirements
  • Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with customer specifications
  • Completing all relevant production and quality documentation accurately
  • Training and supporting new employees and agency staff on departmental procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards
  • Monitoring line performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Liaising with production, technical, hygiene and management teams to ensure efficient operations
  • Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the production area
  • Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring audit readiness at all times

Your essential ingredients:

  • 1years' experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
  • Proactive approach to problem solving and achieving production targets
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!):

  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and digital recording systems such as tablets or iPads
  • Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above
  • Health & Safety and/or First Aid qualifications
  • Experience supplying high-profile retail customers
  • Flexibility to support operational requirements when required

What to do next:
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Skills:
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS FOOD


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Job Info:

  • Company: Vickerstock
  • Position: Production Line Leader
  • Work Location: Newtownards
  • Country: GB

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