Culina Group
Production Line Leader
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Company Description
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.
Job Description
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 practice across health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date in line with company procedures.
- Ensure all areas are audit-ready and compliant with internal and external hygiene standards.
- Promote excellent housekeeping and GMP standards, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Work closely with agency controllers on a daily basis, providing feedback and supporting effective workforce planning.
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What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a fast-paced production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
- A proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team to meet and exceed targets.
- A self-motivated, results-driven approach with a strong sense of ownership.
- A solid understanding of production machinery, manufacturing processes, and operational best practice.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing paperwork, stock accuracy, and shift handovers.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage positively at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to make effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
- A proactive mindset and genuine passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Additional Information
As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Competitive Holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition, and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Compensation: up to GBP 28840.50 - yearly
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