Production Line Leader - Cell Leader
Posted on October 6th, 2026
Apply today to work as a Production Line Leader (Cell Leader) for our client's leading food manufacturing site, which specialises in producing high-quality cooked and prepared food products for major retailers, food-service providers, and customers across the UK.
Staffline is recruiting Production Line Leaders in Huntingdon.
The rate of pay is £15.03 per hour.
This is a full-time role working a convenient rotating shift pattern. The hours of work are:
- 2 weeks - 6am to 2pm
- Followed by 2 weeks - 2pm to 10pm
Your Time at Work
As a Production Line Leader your duties include:
- Lead and support a team of production operatives within the packing or processing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and performance KPIs are achieved.
- Monitor product quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, ensuring all company procedures are followed at all times.
- Complete and maintain accurate production paperwork, KPI boards, and stock records, ensuring information is updated correctly and on time.
- Ensure production lines are fully operational at the start of each shift and respond quickly to operational issues, breakdowns, or equipment concerns to minimise downtime.
- Train, motivate, and support team members, identifying development needs and reporting performance concerns to Shift Leaders when required.
- Drive continuous improvement across the production area by promoting efficient working practices, strong communication, and a positive team culture.
Our Perfect Worker
What we're looking for:
- Leadership skills - Ability to lead, motivate, and support a production team to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards.
- Excellent communication skills - Confident communicating with operatives, Cell Leaders, and Shift Leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Organisation and attention to detail - Able to manage paperwork, stock control, KPI reporting, and production records accurately.
- Self-motivated and proactive - Capable of making decisions independently, solving problems, and taking ownership of the production area.
- Team player - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production, quality, and customer requirements.
- Continuous improvement mindset - Keen to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and contribute to operational success.
Previous manufacturing or food production leadership experience is desirable.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £15.03 per hour
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- Good links to public transport
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: V1PEH
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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