Operations Lead - Food Production & Efficiency

ABP UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Internal Training and Development

Employee discounts

Employee Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Benefits Portal with tech discounts

Free Parking with EV Charging

Onsite subsidised canteen

Life Assurance

Free fruit

Job summary

ABP UK Peniston site in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to manage retail production, ensuring orders are produced to specifications, on time and within cost targets. You will lead a team to maximise yields and maintain high quality and hygiene standards.

You will drive OpEx, ensure safe food production, communicate effectively with customers, and uphold health and safety policies across the site. This full-time role offers ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Manage retail production to meet orders and specs within timescales.
• Maintain hygiene standards and implement 5S practices.
• Drive cost efficiency and improve yield across the line.
• Lead and develop the production team with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Meet stringent production targets while minimising unit costs.
• Maintain site hygiene and implement 5S principles.
• Develop and performance-manage the team for output and quality.
• Drive OpEx through the department and assist where needed.
• Communicate clearly with customers and groups on issues.
• Oversee machinery housekeeping and state of equipment.
• Ensure throughput targets are met and attend meetings as required.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and train staff accordingly.
• Participate in training and monitor staff training needs.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the manager.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Cost control

Quality assurance

Health & safety

Job description

ABP UK Peniston site in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to manage retail production, ensuring orders are produced to specifications, on time and within cost targets. You will lead a team to maximise yields and maintain high quality and hygiene standards.

You will drive OpEx, ensure safe food production, communicate effectively with customers, and uphold health and safety policies across the site. This full-time role offers ongoing training and career progression.