Bakery Team Manager | 3-Shift Leadership & Improvement

Fox's Burton's Companies; Livingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC UK in Livingston is seeking a Team Manager to lead a shift-based team at our Livingston bakery, delivering strong performance across safety, quality and cost KPIs. The 3-shift pattern alternates between night and day shifts, with a consistent leadership presence across operations.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement site targets, develop your team and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while collaborating with Engineering to meet daily and weekly goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or management experience in shift-based operations (FMCG/manufacturing).
• IOSH qualification or equivalent desirable, with commitment to health and safety standards.
• Food Safety or Hygiene qualifications are advantageous, but manufacturing leadership experience is valued.
• Manufacturing excellence training (Lean, Six Sigma) desirable; willingness to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of the quality system to eliminate repeat failures and strengthen overall standards.
• Develop and enhance operational processes to maximise performance and efficiency.
• Lead the operations team to improve plant output and consistently deliver against customer service plans.
• Deliver financial targets in line with business unit objectives, ensuring KPI performance across waste, TOS, efficiency, and machine uptime.
• Work collaboratively with site functions, including Engineering, to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual targets.
• Foster a positive working culture through clear, consistent, and visible leadership.
• Support and develop your team, recognising and rewarding performance through regular reviews and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health and safety awareness

Education

IOSH qualification

Food Safety or Hygiene qualification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

FBC UK in Livingston is seeking a Team Manager to lead a shift-based team at our Livingston bakery, delivering strong performance across safety, quality and cost KPIs. The 3-shift pattern alternates between night and day shifts, with a consistent leadership presence across operations.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement site targets, develop your team and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while collaborating with Engineering to meet daily and weekly goals.