Chilled Production Lead — 4‑Day Week, Growth

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot</n

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services (counselling &

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Chilled Production Team Leader to oversee our chilled operations across a 4-day working week (Friday–Monday). You will lead a production team, ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to drive improvements in efficiency and product quality within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in food manufacturing.
• Strong people-leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of chilled food production and quality control.
• Willingness to work a 4-day week including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a chilled production team to deliver daily targets.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and productive work environment.
• Provide coaching, on-the-job training and guidance to new and existing team members.
• Oversee daily production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Ensure all chilled products meet quality, specification, and presentation standards.
• Monitor line performance and adjust staffing or workflow to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Support quality assurance protocols and reinforce best practice across the shift.
• Escalate issues promptly and help build a culture of safety and accountability.
• Use production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement simple process enhancements that improve efficiency or product quality.
• Act as the communication link between management and the production floor.

Skills

People leadership

Team leadership

Food manufacturing

Problem solving

Job description

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Chilled Production Team Leader to oversee our chilled operations across a 4-day working week (Friday–Monday). You will lead a production team, ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to drive improvements in efficiency and product quality within a fast-paced environment.