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Food Production Leader

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Glenshire Group

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United Kingdom , Dundee

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Manufacturing

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Salary:

27999.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Food Production Leader to oversee the critical link between procurement, stock management, and high-volume food production within our CPU in Dundee. This is a leadership role focused on coordinating workflow, ensuring seamless execution, and maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety standards. The Lead works collaboratively with the Chef and coordinates with the night shift production team to ensure all processes run smoothly and safely.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage and oversee all inventory needs, including placing timely ingredient orders and ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to support the production schedule
  • Oversee all inventory movement between the CPU and the retail stores
  • Monitor the quality and accuracy of all incoming deliveries to ensure ingredients and packaging meet strict company specifications and food safety requirements
  • Implement and maintain robust inventory control systems to minimise waste, track stock levels accurately, and ensure sufficient supply without overstocking
  • Act as the primary point of contact for ingredient suppliers, managing lead times, delivery issues, and quality assurance
  • Manage the production schedules for the CPU based on retail forecasts and demand planning, ensuring maximum operational efficiency
  • Direct the final packing, staging, and dispatch of all finished products, with a focus on delivery routes and timelines for the retail network
  • Maintain clear communication with the Head Office and retail teams to align on production goals, product needs, and manage forecasts or shortages effectively
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including production output, waste percentages, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory variance
  • Ensure the CPU facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and strict adherence to HACCP and all UK Food Safety regulations across all supply chain and production stages
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to enhance food quality, safety, and operational efficiency

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of stock control practices
  • In-depth working knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards
  • Excellent numerical, and IT skills (basic use of Excel/ERP systems is essential)
  • Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships and provide clear instructions to production staff
What we offer:
  • Get paid every week
  • Enjoy 10% off within our Greens retail stores and Subway, plus 50% off at our Pizza Hut delivery sites
  • Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
  • Be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fun team where success and growth are mutually shared
  • Clear career paths within the retail business or wider Glenshire Group
  • Access to GroceryAid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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