# Production Team Leader - Backshift

**Company:** [Albert Bartlett](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/3FtcB5bcX7hkzXXPhNdj48.md)
**Location:** Airdrie, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

### 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**

### L**eadership & 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