Assistant Backyard Manager

Full Job Description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world-famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Backyard Manager at our fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Shift & Hours of work: Monday to Friday - Fixed Shift / 08:00hrs to 16:30hrs

Salary: Hourly paid position - based on experience

Responsibilities

• Manage Backyard daily operations, ensuring yard is organised.
• Manage team and Stock Control in the Grading and Cold storage areas
• Manage rota, make sure all absence is covered
• Cover end of month stock take in absence of stock controller and Stocks, Grading and Backyard Manager.
• Ensure a healthy, safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Ensure all Forklifts are kept clean, and any maintenance issues are reported to the Engineering Team and the nominated Forklift service company.
• Ensure that any new employees are integrated into the workforce effectively
• Attend the daily meetings to plan daily grading requirements, and contribute to the meeting with actual grading results as required
• Ensure all paperwork required to be completed by Forklift Drivers and Grading Area Supervisors is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a production or food manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Effective leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to enhance efficiency.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with team members and management.
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• Flexibility of working hours to assist with cover of Team Leaders absence when required (this may involve some weekend working or earlier starts/later finishes).

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking

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