Production Manager - Rotational Shift

ALBERT BARTLETT; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a skilled Production Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to oversee operations in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency in short-shelf-life food production. As a leader, you'll cultivate a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating across departments to maintain production flow. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this company is dedicated to delivering exceptional products to families across the UK. If you're passionate about food production and ready for your next career step, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in short shelf-life food production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Added Value production team.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage and lead a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Production Management

Job description

Job Description

Location: Albert Bartlett & Sons, 251 Stirling Road

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.
  
  

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.

Skills Needed

About The Company

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.

Company Culture

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.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

Closing DateSaturday 31st May, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience