Assistant Production Manager

ABP UK; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Training & Development

Employee Discounts

Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend

Benefits Portal

Free Parking EV

Canteen

Life Assurance

Free Fruit

Résumé du poste

ABP UK in Glasgow is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to support the Production Manager across all lines in the production hall. You will focus on line performance, yield, labour deployment and ensure smooth material flow from butchery and debag to meet OEE targets.

You will lead shift handovers, manage line resourcing, uphold GMP, hygiene, traceability and allergen controls, and work with line leaders to address issues in real time.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills.
• Accreditation Food Hygiene Level 3 and HACCP certification.

Responsabilités

• Support the production manager in daily plans and targets on retail lines.
• Track yield, giveaway and downtime performance.
• Coordinate with Butchery, Mince and Debag to maintain flow.
• Manage shift handovers and line resource planning.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene, traceability and allergen controls.
• Resolve issues with line leaders and operatives in real time.
• Step into leadership during the Production Manager's absence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training across the area.

Connaissances

People management

Line supervision

GMP & HACCP

Numeracy

Team leadership

English language

Formation

Food Hygiene Level 3

HACCP certification

Description du poste

Location: On site / Penston Rd, Glasgow G33 4AG, UK

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General

Salary: Negotiable salary

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Definition

Supports the Production Manager in overseeing all production lines within the production hall. Acts as second-in-command, focusing on line performance, yield, labour deployment, and supporting efficient material flow from butchery and debag. Plays a key role in delivering OEE targets and managing daily operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of daily production plans and targets on the retail lines.
• Track and report on yield, giveaway, and downtime performance.
• Coordinate with Butchery, Mince and Debag areas to ensure continuous product flow and prevent line stoppages.
• Manage shift handovers and line resourcing in line with plan requirements.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene, traceability, and allergen controls are maintained.
• Work closely with line leaders and operatives to resolve issues in real time.
• Step into leadership role when the Production Manager is off, including team briefings and performance reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team training across the area

Personal Specification

• Speaking, writing and understanding good spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability, team management and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process)
• Good numeracy skills
• Good facilitator and motivator
• Flexible, adaptable, keen to learn and support others’ learning
• Learning and implementing new information quickly
• Strong team leader
• Accreditation Food Hygiene equivalent at level 3 and HACCP cert

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit