Production Line Leader

ABP Food Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training and development programmes

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking with EV charging

Life Assurance

Free Fruit

Job summary

ABP UK on-site in Glasgow is seeking a General Operative for the chill production line. You will own line performance, ensure output meets targets, and adapt quickly to maintain efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, hygiene rules, and traceability, with opportunities for development within a growing food production site.

Qualifications

• Speaking, writing and understanding basic English required.
• Basic numeracy skills expected.
• Experience in chilled production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the production line performance including output, downtime, staffing and line efficiency.
• Produce required products meeting planned volume and schedule.
• Make real-time decisions to minimise downtime or disruption to output.
• Ensure replenishment of materials and schedule adherence.
• Drive line efficiency and productivity through correct machine operation and optimal team deployment.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, traceability and labeling protocols.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

English language proficiency

Job description

Location: On site / Glasgow G33, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Definition

In chill production line area, develop and maintain team performance, meeting production targets, protocols, and procedures. Paying special regard to

Quality, cost control, yield and utilisation

health, safety & ethics

product safety, authenticity and integrity,

labelling and

company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership and accountability for the performance of the production line, including output, downtime, staffing, and line efficiency. This includes proactively identifying and addressing any barriers to performance — it’s your line, your people, your responsibility.
• Produce required products meeting company standards to planned volume and schedule requirements.
• Make real-time decisions to minimise downtime or disruption to output, including reallocating labour, escalating faults, or adjusting production flow where necessary.
• Ensure necessary replenishment of materials and schedule adherence.
• Drive line efficiency and productivity through consistent, correct machine operation and optimal team deployment.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, traceability, labelling, and allergen handling protocols.
• Follow the traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times.
• Monitor line performance data daily and take immediate corrective actions if targets are not being met.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of discipline, attendance, and conduct.
• Keep and maintain accurate, relevant production and quality records as required.
• Provide verbal and written communication to team members, supervisors, and managers to ensure continuity and clarity.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with company policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Be flexible and responsive to meet changing production needs and customer requirements.
• Support training and development of team members to build a more capable and autonomous workforce.

Personal Specification

• Speaking, writing and understanding basic spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability and quality control requirement)
• Basic numeracy skills
• Quickly, cleanly and efficiently processing food items in production line team
• Working in a chilled environment
• Flexible, adaptable and keen to learn
• Learning and implementing new information quickly
• Strong team collaborator

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Training and development programmes
• Supportive and team-focused working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology disocunts, vehicle leasing etc.
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free Fruit.