Assistant Production Lead – Food Manufacturing (Onsite)

ABP Food Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development Programs

Employee Discounts

Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Benefits Portal

Free Parking with EV charging

Onsite canteen

Job summary

ABP Food Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Penston site in Glasgow. You will support the Production Manager, oversee all production lines, drive line performance and manage daily operations to ensure optimal yield and flow from butchery and debag.

This role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor. You'll work closely with line leaders to resolve issues in real time, manage resourcing, and uphold GMP, hygiene and allergen controls.

Qualifications

• Speaking, writing and understanding good English is essential for health & safety, traceability and team management.
• Good numeracy skills are required for yield, downtime and planning.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production plans and targets on retail lines.
• Track yield, giveaways and downtime performance.
• Coordinate with Butchery, Mince and Debag to maintain continuous flow.
• Manage shift handovers and line resourcing in line with plan.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene, traceability and allergen controls are maintained.
• Work with line leaders to resolve issues in real time.
• Step into leadership role during absence of Production Manager, including briefings and reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training across the area.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Facilitation

Team leadership

Learning agility

Food Hygiene Level 3

HACCP certification

Job description

ABP Food Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Penston site in Glasgow. You will support the Production Manager, oversee all production lines, drive line performance and manage daily operations to ensure optimal yield and flow from butchery and debag.

This role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor. You'll work closely with line leaders to resolve issues in real time, manage resourcing, and uphold GMP, hygiene and allergen controls.