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Production Line Leader
Production Line Leader – Contract Packing Solutions
Permanent | Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire
About Culina Group & IPS
Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions, offering the most extensive pool of equipment and expertise available. IPS operates as a core function within the Culina Group network, driving growth and operational excellence across the business.
About the Role
IPS is seeking a confident, hands-on Production Line Leader to join its team at the Sherburn-in-Elmet site in Yorkshire. In this role, you’ll lead fast-paced production and warehousing operations for one of the world’s largest beverage organisations, ensuring top-tier performance, team motivation, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
The role involves mon–fri shifts (07:00–14:00), with occasional flexibility for evening shifts (14:00–22:00) depending on operational demands.
Key Responsibilities
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Production Line Setup & Security:
- Set up production lines for each shift, performing start-up checks and health & safety audits to ensure smooth operations.
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Stock Management & Logistics:
- Control and move stock efficiently within the fast-paced warehousing environment.
- Regular heavy lifting, loading, and palletising as part of daily duties.
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Team Leadership & Performance:
- Lead, motivate, and support your team to meet production targets and uphold high performance standards.
- Train and develop colleagues, fostering capability and mitigating team capacity gaps.
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Quality & Compliance Assurance:
- Ensure finished products meet client specifications and quality expectations.
- Monitor KPIs (output, downtime, waste) to identify improvements.
- Champion strict adherence to health, safety, hygiene, and GMP standards.
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Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement:
- Drive productivity hourly and daily to deliver production plans on time.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and shift handovers.
- Ensure audit-ready compliance with internal and external hygiene standards.
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Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with agency controllers to support workforce planning.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in fast-paced production, warehousing, or manufacturing.
- Relevant operational background in a beverage or contract packing environment.
- Forklift certification is highly advantageous (though not essential if joining straight from WPS).
Desired Skills
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams to exceed targets.
- Strong sense of ownership and results-driven mindset.
- Thorough understanding of production machinery, manufacturing processes, and operational best practice.
- Attention to detail in managing paperwork, OEE tracking, and stock accuracy.
- Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
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Why Join IPS?
We are committed to building a supportive, inclusive heartland of clients. Employees gain access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, from training programmes to career progression frameworks.
Core Benefits
- Competitive 25-35 days’ holiday (plus unwaged festivals).
- 5% company pension scheme.
- Exceptional life assurance package.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering consultancy, legal, and counselling support.
- Eye care scheme for discounted prescriptions.
- Employee recognition with monthly, annual awards, and long-service benefits.
- Full access to workplace savings discounts, including vanomas across 50+ retailers.
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