Line Lead

This role is responsible for leading daily production line operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and cost targets are achieved while driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence practices. The ideal candidate combines strong technical manufacturing expertise with leadership potential, actively supports shop-floor teams, and contributes to the sustainable improvement of production performance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturing company operating in a highly regulated FMCG environment. Recognized for its strong operational standards, investment in people development, and focus on continuous improvement, the company offers employees the opportunity to work in a modern production environment driven by operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation.

Description

• Drive production line performance to achieve established safety, quality, output, cost, and efficiency objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring adherence to operational standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review operational metrics on a regular basis, identify performance gaps, and facilitate actions to improve results.
• Coordinate shop-floor execution and support frontline teams in delivering daily operational goals.
• Build strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain functions.
• Drive the implementation and ongoing improvement of IWS, Open+, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and Kaizen
• Evaluate process losses and operational constraints, developing initiatives that improve overall manufacturing effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop team members through practical coaching, knowledge sharing, and performance support.
• Encourage a proactive safety mindset and reinforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain high levels of process discipline by ensuring consistent execution of quality and operating procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of operational data through relevant business systems.
• Contribute to technology-driven improvements, including automation, digital tools, and process optimization initiatives.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, production, maintenance, operations, or a comparable industrial environment.
• Experience in FMCG or other high-volume manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with operational excellence and continuous improvement frameworks such as IWS, Open+, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP applications is preferred.
• Solid understanding of production processes, equipment, quality standards, and occupational health & safety practices.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 5 Why.
• Strong ability to monitor production KPIs, analyze performance trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Comfortable working closely with shop-floor operations and taking an active role in daily production activities.
• Growth-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and self-development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Good command of English is preferred.
• Valid driving license.

Job Offer

The role offers the opportunity to work in a multinational manufacturing environment, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop leadership capabilities, and gain exposure to broader operational responsibilities within an environment that focuses on operational excellence and career growth.