Machine Supervisor

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, recruiting for Machine Supervisors at our Fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will lead a small team in a busy production environment, delivering performance through processes and machinery while maintaining safety and cost efficiency.

Shift pattern is 4 days on, 4 days off (6am–6pm). Salary starts at £13.46 per hour with training, rising to £13.96 per hour after full training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations as related to machine operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive approach to operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily machine operations to achieve production goals and quality standards.
• Lead a small team, manage staff rotation and efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate workflow with production management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate production records and machine/settings data.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

VFFS machinery

Multihead weighers

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals. We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for Machine Supervisors at our Fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Working in a busy Production environment, you will be responsible for delivering performance through processes and machinery, ensuring safe and cost effective practices are adopted. You will share your specialist knowledge with others to continuously improve efficiencies. You will be required to manage a small group of staff , taking responsibility for all relevant production paperwork along with packed product quality.

Shift & Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off rolling shift pattern, working 6am to 6pm

Salary: £13.96 once full training provided - starting rate £13.46 per hour

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Responsibilities

• Supervise daily machine operations to ensure production goals and quality standards are achieved
• Lead a small team, managing rotation and efficiency of staff
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery to reduce downtime
• Collaborate with production management to coordinate workflow
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment
• Maintain accurate records of production output, machine settings, and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Experience within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Experience of Operate Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) Machinery and Multihead weighers, would be considered beneficial, however full training will be given to the successful candidate
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational challenges
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations as related to machine operation
• Effective communication skills for liaison with staff and management

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice)
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking