Senior Production Manager- Chilled- 4 on 4 off

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Couns

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is seeking a Senior Production Manager - Chilled to drive performance of chilled production, ensuring output, quality and food safety standards are met in a fast-paced facility in Scotland. You will lead teams, manage line performance and collaborate with QA audits.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in food production, senior production experience, HACCP/BRCGS knowledge, and proficiency with M3 Info MRP and MS Office; eligibility to work in the UK and IOSH Managing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in food production, including experience in a similar production management role and managerial experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Educated to a high level; a degree or HND/HNC/SVQ qualification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using manufacturing systems, including M3 Info MRP.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, chilled-food compliance, and retailer audits in food production.
• Able to spend long periods on your feet, walk the production floor regularly, and work in chilled environments.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Completed IOSH Managing Safely training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead chilled production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Support retailer audits within a food production environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational excellence

Food safety knowledge

Education

Degree or HND/HNC/SVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

M3 Info MRP

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a family-owned UK food producer and the country’s leading potato supplier. Working across fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products, the business partners with dedicated growers to deliver high-quality food products to customers across the market. This is an opportunity to join a well-established producer with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

As Senior Production Manager- Chilled, you will play a key role in the performance of chilled production, helping to ensure standards are maintained across output, quality, and food safety. The role offers the chance to contribute to a fast-paced production environment where strong leadership, sound operational judgement, and a commitment to high standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead chilled production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Support retailer audits within a food production environment.

Requirements

• Educated to a high level; a degree or HND/HNC/SVQ qualification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in food production, including experience in a similar production management role and managerial experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using manufacturing systems, including M3 Info MRP.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, chilled-food compliance, and retailer audits in food production.
• Able to spend long periods on your feet, walk the production floor regularly, and work in chilled environments.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Completed IOSH Managing Safely training is advantageous.

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Free Parking