Who We Are

Science in Sport Group is a world-leader in performance nutrition.

We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class knowledge and scientific formulations to provide optimal performance solutions for endurance athletes, supplying over 320 professional teams worldwide. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.

PhD Nutrition is a premium active-nutrition brand targeting the active lifestyle community; fuelled by science our products help maximise performance, whether this is building strength, getting leaner, or everyday wellness. PhD brand ambassadors include leading strength and endurance athlete Ross Edgley.

The two brands sell through the Company's phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online sites, including Amazon, and extensive retail distribution in the UK and internationally.

In 2022 the company opened a state of the art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time. And this allows Science in Sport to have the highest standards of quality.

Science in Sport is Performance Solutions partner to Ineos Grenadiers cycling team, Tottenham Hotspur, New York City and OGC Nice football clubs, in addition to being the Official Nutrition Partner to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 National Basketball Association Champions and in 2023, winner of the women’s marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, Gotytom Gebreslase.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the world class manufacturing facility by ensuring the production line runs as efficiently as possible with a safety first focus.  The Line Leader must ensure the quality of our brands, a continuous improvement approach and tight labour control to deliver a quality customer service. You will work closely with Warehouse, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Customer Experience to achieve shared targets and must be willing to support other departments when needed.

• Job Type: Full Time Permanent 
• ROP:  £13.84 per hour
• Working Hours: 4 on 4 off 10 hour shifts (days)
• Location: Blackburn

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%

The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities

• Ensuring production lines are set up and start on time, all batch information, packaging & raw materials are correct.
• Unit tracker is filled in correctly and on time.  
• All H&S procedures & reporting are followed. This will keep yourself & your colleagues safe.
  
• Team development and recognition.

Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering

• Achieve & maintain department KPI’s. 
• Monitoring daily sign in/out’s. 
• Ensuring direct reports follow all SOP’s. 
• Ensure stock accuracy and integrity.
• Carry out regular 1-2-1’s with your team. 
• Support Production Operators to ensure production output targets are met.
• Support Production Operators to meet targets. 

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well

• A good level of numeracy & literacy skills.
• A positive approach to continuous improvement to ensure efficiency.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• People Management skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job

• Monthly 1-2-1’s will take place and team members trained. 
• Department KPI’s will be consistently achieved.
• NCR’s will be discussed and actioned if necessary.

Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role.

• Creative thinking to deliver solutions for improving daily production operations.
• Inspires and motivate a team towards shared goals.
• Exhibits resilience in facing challenges.
• Ability to tackle problems creatively and efficiently, ensuring effective solutions.
• High ethical standards and responsibility in decision-making, reflecting company values and a commitment to quality and safety.

Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.