Production Manager

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead its Added Value team in Airdrie. This exciting role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring product quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in short-shelf-life food production and strong leadership skills. Join a progressive family-owned brand that values innovation and quality, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional potato products to consumers across the UK.

Benefits

Free parking

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Long service recognition

Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Flexible Pay with MyView Pay Now

Qualifications

• Proven experience in short shelf-life food production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Added Value production team.
• Ensure high standards of product quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

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Exciting Opportunity for a Production Manager

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in short-shelf-life food production? Due to internal growth, Albert Bartlett are pleased to share this opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our Added Value team. The successful candidate will be based in our state-of-the-art Chilled Factory, in Airdrie.

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Oversee daily operations of our Added Value production team.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage and lead a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain seamless production flow.
• Monitor production schedules, adjust resources as necessary, and meet production targets.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in short shelf-life food production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across different shifts.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

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Important Information
Location: AIRDRIE, Albert Bartlett & Sons, 251 Stirling Road, Airdrie, Scotland, North Lanarkshire, ML6 7SP

Date Posted: 1st May 2025

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

Industry: Food Production

Job Type: Full time

Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

HOURS OF WORK

Rotating shift pattern - two weeks dayshift (0600-1430), two weeks backshift (1430-2300).

These are the core working hours and flexibility with start and finish times is required.

SALARY

To be discussed at interview/offer

LOCATION

Albert Bartlett, 251 Stirling Rd, Airdrie ML6 7SP

If you have a proven track record within an FMCG background and are looking for the next steps in your career then we look forward to hearing from you.

Albert Bartlett

Albert Bartlett is a progressive family owned British brand, established in 1948 that is dedicated to providing quality potato products to consumers across the UK. Our Values are what drive us to be the very best at what we do: Family Heritage; Honest; Potato experts; Here at Albert Bartlett we believe mealtimes matter, we use our passion, knowledge, innovation and attention into producing the best quality own label and branded potato products. We are constantly evolving and over 4 generations and 75 years of dedication we take our place as No.1 fresh and chilled potato brand and growing frozen brand.

Now a fourth-generation family business, we're proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us. Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland. Today, we're one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products. Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert's spirit of innovation and passion for quality. We're also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey. We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people.

Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success.

Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder's original business. Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category. We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey.

Our benefits
We value our team members, and encourage you to act on your ideas! You bring skills and a customer-first mentality, and we'll bring the tools and environment you need to do the best work possible!

Free parking

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Long service recognition

Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Flexible Pay with MyView Pay Now

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