Front Line Manager
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 - £36,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE14 4NA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Front Line Manager (FLM) to join their Packing/Slicing operation at their production site 6 miles from Melton Mowbray.
The Role
Reporting into the Production Management team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of your shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety requirements and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved.
Leading a team of Team Leaders and production colleagues, you will drive performance, promote continuous improvement and create a positive, engaged working environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Packing/Slicing department during your shift.
• Ensure production plans and shift targets are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Motivate, coach and support Team Leaders and production colleagues to achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate staffing levels and deployment across production areas to maximise productivity.
• Ensure departmental start-up procedures and safety checks are completed accurately.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety standards, ensuring appropriate use of PPE and compliance across the department.
• Maintain product quality and ensure all manufacturing and packing processes meet company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor departmental performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and optimise labour costs.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and operational excellence across the team.
• Ensure production records, KPI data and departmental documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage team performance, attendance and day-to-day employee issues while maintaining high levels of engagement and morale.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, company policies and all relevant legislation.
About You
The successful candidate will have previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within food or process manufacturing.
You'll also bring:
• Proven experience managing teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Food manufacturing or process manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of quality, food safety and compliance systems.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills with experience of production reporting.
• The ability to prioritise workload and make sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, hands-on management style with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to respond to changing production requirements and seasonal demand.
• An Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
What's on Offer
Our client offers an excellent working environment together with a competitive benefits package, including:
• Salary of circa £36,000
• Company profit-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee rewards and discounts platform
• Ongoing training and development
• Additional employee benefits
Apply Now
If you're an experienced production leader looking for your next challenge within a successful and growing food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now or call Meda on 01476574514 or email meda@ambitionspersonnel.com
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