Bakery Floor Leader — 4 on 4 off, Central Scotland

Protea Recruitment Ltd; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd is partnered with a bakery client in Bathgate, Scotland, seeking a Front Line Manager to lead a production area on a 4 on, 4 off days shift. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency while supporting your team and maintaining strong cross‑department collaboration.

The role requires 2–3 years of production leadership experience in FMCG food manufacturing, Food Safety Level 3, and SAP experience; HACCP knowledge is a plus. Commutable from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ relevant production leadership or supervisory experience in FMCG food manufacturing—essential.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and quality standards.
• SAP experience or SAP training.
• Hands-on team leader who communicates clearly, solves problems and stays calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organise your team and resources to deliver daily production plans safely and on time.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and product quality standards.
• Coach and develop colleagues, managing attendance and performance.
• Monitor production results and work with other departments to reduce waste, downtime and recurring issues.
• Act as the shift SAP Super User, keeping production, stock and waste records accurate, and deputise for the Shift Manager when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd is partnered with a bakery client in Bathgate, Scotland, seeking a Front Line Manager to lead a production area on a 4 on, 4 off days shift. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency while supporting your team and maintaining strong cross‑department collaboration.

The role requires 2–3 years of production leadership experience in FMCG food manufacturing, Food Safety Level 3, and SAP experience; HACCP knowledge is a plus. Commutable from Edinburgh and Glasgow.