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Job Role: Production Line/Team Leader

Pay Rate: Competitive, depending on entry-level skills and/or experience

Shift Pattern: 07:00 to 15:30 Monday - Thursday and 04:30am to 13:00 Friday, full-time, permanent; 40 hours per week with flexibility required as some overtime hours may be expected;

About us

Associated Seafoods is the parent company of Lossie Seafoods, Moray Seafoods and LFO. We strive to source, process, and supply the finest range of seafood products to customers around the world.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality chilled and frozen seafood products to some of the biggest names in retail and foodservice. Our focus is on innovation, food safety, and working together as a team to deliver excellence every day.

We offer comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical and mental health support, life insurance, cycle to work scheme as well as company pension.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Line/Team Leader to join our production team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food manufacturing and eager to lead and develop a team to consistently achieve high standards.

As a Line/Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the daily performance of your team, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and food safety standards.

Duties will include although not limited to:

• Lead and motivate the production line team to deliver daily KPIs.
• Manage people and performance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure accurate completion of all line control and production paperwork.
• Organise material flow to the production station/ work area.
• Assess team skills and identify or address any training needs.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policy and legal requirements.
• Deliver production plans efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor product quality, yields, and process performance.
• Promote and uphold excellent standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage difficult situations and conversations effectively and professionally.
• Conduct staff briefings, equipment safety checks, and report any hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Possessing strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a team
• Well-organised with good attention to detail
• Having a sound understanding of food production processes
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Positive, proactive, and committed to getting the job done right
• Displaying strong interpersonal skills and is able to build effective working relationships across departments
• Having good understanding of health and safety principles
• Keen to learn, develop new skills, and progress within the company

Previous experience as a Line/Team Leader or in a supervisory role is desirable but not essential.

Benefits of working for ASL:

• Discounted products
• Onsite food & drink facilities available at a reduced cost
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Staff Suggestion & Recognition Scheme
• Extra holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Onsite support - HR Department, Employee Engagement and H&S committee, First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
• BHSF Employee app - medical, health and wellbeing support and fitness, shopping and eating out discounts.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £14.91 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arbroath, Angus: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently have right to work in UK? If applicable, please provide details of restrictions/time limitations if you have time-limited visa/right to work.
• Have you ever worked within fast-paced, chilled production environments?
• Do you have any convictions which are currently unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If yes, can you please disclose?
• Are you currently in employment? If yes, can you please confirm your notice period/possible start date if successful for the job?

Work Location: In person