Production Line Leader

Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues to grow and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations right across the Culina Group network. We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Production Line Leader to join IPS at our Sherburn-in-Elmet site in Yorkshire. As a Production Line Leader you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving warehousing and production operation, helping to deliver outstanding performance for one of the world’s largest beverage organisations. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy motivating people, and take pride in hitting targets while maintaining high standards, this could be the ideal next step in your career. This role is a permanent role, working Monday to Friday from 06:00 – 14:00, however depending on operational demand may require flexibility to work 14:00 – 22:00 shifts occasionally. What You’ll Be Doing Set up the production line each shift, carrying out start-up checks and health and safety checks to ensure everything is ready to run smoothly. Working in a fast paced warehouse environment, responsible for controlling and moving stock throughout the operations Lead, motivate, and support your team to consistently achieve production targets and maintain high performance standards. Responsible for the movement of beverage stock across the operations, which includes regular heavy lifting, loading and palletising of goods as part of day-to-day duties Train and guide colleagues on the line, helping to build capability and confidence across the team. Make sure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations at all times. Monitor KPIs such as output, downtime, and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Drive productivity on an hourly and daily basis to ensure production plans are delivered in full. Champion best