Continuous Improvement Graduate

Continuous Improvement Graduate

Shape the Future of Food Manufacturing

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in operations, continuous improvement and innovation?

Albert Bartlett is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Continuous Improvement Graduate based at our Airdrie Chilled site. This role is designed to give you hands-on experience working on real business challenges while developing the skills, knowledge and leadership capability needed for a successful career within one of the UK's leading fresh food manufacturers.

As part of the programme, you'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, benefit from support from an external professional mentor, and participate in structured rotational placements across a range of Albert Bartlett business units, giving you valuable exposure to different functions, sites and areas of the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain teams, you'll help identify and deliver improvements that positively impact safety, quality, cost, service and productivity.

You'll gain experience in:

• Analysing operational performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Supporting continuous improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Process mapping, waste reduction activities and workflow reviews
• Root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving
• KPI reporting, performance tracking and data visualisation
• Working with digital tools, automation and AI technologies to support operational excellence
• Engaging colleagues across the business to support positive change and innovation
• Supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site

• Operations Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Food Science
• Business Management
• Supply Chain
• Data Analytics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A genuine interest in technology, AI and operational improvement
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest better ways of working
• The ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels