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Exciting Opportunity for Assistant Production Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit Assistant Production Managers. Reporting directly into the Production Manager(s), you will support in the management of the factory operational teams ensuring that the weekly production plan is delivered against agreed KPI's. You will ensure effective management of labour and material requirements, monitored against agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

• To ensure standards of Quality, Food Safety, Hygiene and GMP within all areas of the factory
• To effectively manage labour and material utilisation
• To develop the operational team through ongoing coaching, performance reviews and completion of training plans
• Drive the Health and Safety agenda for all factory operations (Intake, Production and Despatch) ensuring a safe working environment for all employees
• Create SMART objectives that will generate action and long-term improvements across all areas to meet KPI targets
• A hands on role deputising for the Production Manager where required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven track record of experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels

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

Date Posted: 9th June 2025

Closing Date: 23rd June 2025

Industry: Food Production

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £16.13 Hourly

About the role

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday 06:30-15:30

Monday to Friday 22:00-07:00

SALARY

£16.13 plus relevant shift allowance for nightshift (£1 per hour allowance)

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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