Line Manager
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gana Foods Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LM1 |
Summary
Job Title: Line Manager – Food Production
Location: Preston
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Line Manager to oversee daily operations on a specific production or packing line in our food production warehouse. The Line Manager will be responsible for leading a team of production workers, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently met.
Responsibilities:
* Supervise, coach, and coordinate a team of warehouse staff.
* Assign tasks based on production schedules and monitor staff performance.
* Provide training on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.
* Ensure production targets are met in terms of volume, speed, and quality.
* Monitor equipment and materials usage to reduce waste and downtime.
* Quickly identify and resolve issues affecting line performance.
* Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
* Perform basic machine checks and coordinate maintenance needs with engineering teams.
* Ensure proper line setup and changeovers between product runs.
* Maintain accurate production records and shift reports.
* Report line performance, downtime, and staffing issues to the Production Manager.
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in food safety is a plus.
* 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse or food production environment.
* Good understanding of production processes, food safety, and hygiene standards.
* Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Work Conditions:
* Shift-based work, including nights or weekends, depending on schedule.
* Cold storage or temperature-controlled environments.
* Fast-paced and physically active setting.
Location: Preston
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Line Manager to oversee daily operations on a specific production or packing line in our food production warehouse. The Line Manager will be responsible for leading a team of production workers, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently met.
Responsibilities:
* Supervise, coach, and coordinate a team of warehouse staff.
* Assign tasks based on production schedules and monitor staff performance.
* Provide training on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.
* Ensure production targets are met in terms of volume, speed, and quality.
* Monitor equipment and materials usage to reduce waste and downtime.
* Quickly identify and resolve issues affecting line performance.
* Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
* Perform basic machine checks and coordinate maintenance needs with engineering teams.
* Ensure proper line setup and changeovers between product runs.
* Maintain accurate production records and shift reports.
* Report line performance, downtime, and staffing issues to the Production Manager.
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in food safety is a plus.
* 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse or food production environment.
* Good understanding of production processes, food safety, and hygiene standards.
* Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Work Conditions:
* Shift-based work, including nights or weekends, depending on schedule.
* Cold storage or temperature-controlled environments.
* Fast-paced and physically active setting.