Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager - Chilled Intake

Location: Albert Bartlett, Airdrie
Department: Chilled Intake
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3.30pm
Hourly rate: £16.53

At Albert Bartlett, we're passionate about delivering quality products to customers across the UK. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager to join our Chilled Intake team .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, warehouse operations or logistics who is looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the intake team, ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate receipt of raw materials into the business. You will lead by example, driving performance, safety, quality and operational excellence across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Department Manager with daily operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure excellent customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure excellent communication with all departments
• Manage staff rotas, delegate tasks, and support team development.
• Monitor stock levels, deliveries, and product quality.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and health and safety.
• Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and operational issues professionally.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within manufacturing, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage performance effectively.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments.
• IT literate with experience of stock control or warehouse systems.
• Food manufacturing or FMCG experience.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance).
• Experience of intake, goods-in, warehouse or inventory management operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Staff discount scheme.
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing family-owned business.