Production Team Leader - Backshift

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.

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