Backshift Forklift Supervisor — Lead Production Team

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Backshift allowance

Permanent, full-time position

Career progression opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Forklift Supervisor on a permanent backshift to lead a production team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality, with day-to-day supervision of colleagues and close cooperation with Production Managers and other departments.

You will drive performance, support employee development, and ensure processes meet food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Counterbalance forklift license required.
• Strong people management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production operatives to hit daily targets safely.
• Monitor staffing levels and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement across the shift.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Warehouse and Planning teams.
• Conduct team briefings and performance reviews.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective action.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Adaptability

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Job description

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Forklift Supervisor on a permanent backshift to lead a production team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality, with day-to-day supervision of colleagues and close cooperation with Production Managers and other departments.

You will drive performance, support employee development, and ensure processes meet food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.