Overview
Lead Evening Operations for a UK Food Manufacturing Leader For more than 75 years, Albert Bartlett has been at the heart of the UK’s potato industry — producing high‑quality potato products for supermarkets, wholesalers and households across the country. Founded in 1948, we remain a proud, family‑run business with a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and continuous improvement. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and driven Production Team Leader to lead our backshift operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for food manufacturing to play a key role in keeping our high‑volume production lines running safely and efficiently. If you’re motivated, organised and enjoy developing people, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You’ll Be Doing Leadership & Team Development Lead and motivate a team of produc
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Lead Evening Operations for a UK Food Manufacturing Leader
For more than 75 years, Albert Bartlett has been at the heart of the UK’s potato industry — producing high‑quality potato products for supermarkets, wholesalers and households across the country. Founded in 1948, we remain a proud, family‑run business with a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.
We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and driven Production Team Leader to lead our backshift operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for food manufacturing to play a key role in keeping our high‑volume production lines running safely and efficiently.
If you’re motivated, organised and enjoy developing people, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and motivate a team of production operatives during the backshift
- Support team training, coaching and skills development
- Create a positive, collaborative and high‑performing team culture
Production & Performance Management
- Oversee production operations to ensure all targets are achieved
- Maintain workflow efficiency, making adjustments where necessary
- Ensure product quality meets company and customer expectations
Safety, Hygiene & Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards
- Support quality control processes and escalate any issues promptly
- Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised work environment
Problem‑Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Respond to operational challenges and find effective solutions
- Use production metrics and shift performance data to recommend improvements
- Work closely with management to drive best practice and efficiency
Communication & Coordination
- Act as the link between production staff and management
- Keep clear, open communication across the shift team
- Support smooth handovers between shifts
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a strong candidate if you have:
- Experience as a Production Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Leader, or similar manufacturing leadership role
- Strong people‑management and communication skills
- Good understanding of production processes (food manufacturing experience preferred)
- Ability to problem‑solve and make sound decisions under pressure
- A proactive, organised and hands‑on approach
- Willingness to work regular backshift hours
What We Offer
- £14.26 per hour
- Stable Monday–Friday backshift pattern
- Opportunities for progression and leadership development
- Supportive, family‑run working environment
- Free on‑site parking and staff facilities
- Be part of a company with a proud 75‑year heritage
Ready to Lead Our Backshift Team?
If you’re passionate about people, production and driving high standards, we’d love to hear from you. Join Albert Bartlett and play a key role in our continued success.
Requirements
- Experience as a team leader or supervisor in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of production processes, quality control measures, and safety regulations.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse workforce.
- Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to enhancing efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Willingness to work backshift hours and adapt to the dynamic needs of production.
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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
- Over time available
Qualifications And Requirements
Entry level
Requirements & qualifications
Entry level
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