Bakery Shift Manager (4-on 4-off) – Lead Safety & KPIs

Connect-Appointments; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Appointments in Bathgate, Scotland is recruiting a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join a busy bakery production facility. This full-time role places you in charge of safety, quality, output and cost on your shift.

You will lead a team to deliver the production plan, manage budgets, and drive improvements using lean methods. Previous FMCG management experience and 24/7 shift exposure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous production or manufacturing management experience within FMCG is essential.
• Experience of budgetary control and cost management is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team.
• Ideally have experience of 24/7 operations across 12-hour shift patterns.
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a shift team to deliver departmental KPIs.
• Deliver the production plan and flag drift from target.
• Enforce site health, safety and food safety standards; complete accident investigations.
• Control raw material usage and direct labour, material and utility costs using SAP.
• Drive performance improvement through lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis.
• Manage shift handovers and report performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Cost control

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Connect Appointments in Bathgate, Scotland is recruiting a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join a busy bakery production facility. This full-time role places you in charge of safety, quality, output and cost on your shift.

You will lead a team to deliver the production plan, manage budgets, and drive improvements using lean methods. Previous FMCG management experience and 24/7 shift exposure are essential for success.