Line Leader

Hours of work- Monday - Friday, 6am -2pm / 2pm-10pm rotating - overtime available in busy periods

Leading daily operations on the production floor, organising team activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of manufacturing plans. Responsible for maintaining standards, supporting colleagues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate and assign daily production tasks and workflows among operators

Assist with daily start-up and shutdown of plant operations

Operate equipment as needed (e.g., mixer, extruder, reactor, forklift)

Monitor team morale and production-floor dynamics; escalate issues to management

Enforce and model safety protocols and quality standards

Support training and development of team members, including onboarding and peer guidance

Manage production-related data entry (e.g., SAP or PRISM systems)

Uphold housekeeping standards and contribute to departmental reporting

Participate in process improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, 5S, safety programs)

Support shift or department goals and collaborate in team-driven projects

Qualifications

Typically 3+ years in a production role at H.B. Fuller (Level Production III) or equivalent industry experience

Proficiency interpreting safety guidelines, material safety data sheets, batch and operating instructions, and procedural manuals

Capable of accurate documentation and basic calculations (fractions, decimals, units)

Strong leadership skills to direct, coach, and positively influence peers and subordinates

Preferred Competencies

Accountability for results

Leading and building effective teams

Fostering change and innovation

Delivering customer value

Operational agility and business insight

Role would also suit:

Production Team Leader – supervising operators on a production line.
Shift Leader / Shift Supervisor – overseeing staff and operations during a shift.
Assembly Line Supervisor – ensuring targets, quality, and safety standards are met.
Manufacturing Team Leader – leading a team in a factory/manufacturing environment.
Warehouse Team Leader – supervising pickers/packers and warehouse operatives.
Machine/Cell Leader – running a specific production area or set of machines.

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