Process Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Process Manager to oversee product development and quality control. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in operations within the food industry and will lead initiatives to improve processes and drive change. This role offers a collaborative working environment and competitive benefits, making it ideal for those looking for a dynamic position in the food sector.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of process/operational management experience within a Bakery/Food Manufacturer.
• Experience in new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD).
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and product launches at site.
• Ensure quality control and maintain high standards.
• Drive change and influence across all functions.

Skills

Process/Operational Management

Leadership

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree level with a food specialism or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title Process Manager (bakery)| Location Watnall (NG16)

So what’s it all about?

As our next Process Manager, you will have a passion for all things operations and process, with demonstrable experience gained within a bakery environment.

You will be a huge food enthusiast with attention to detail, and you would relish the opportunity to see your products on the shelves of some of the major retailers UK-wide.

You will work collaboratively across all functions to influence all colleagues on the importance of process control & maintaining Hovis standards. Your remit will be to ensure that the quality of the product is to a high standard to drive consistency & reduce quality complaints.

You are not the type to lack organisational skills and process focus. This isn't your average 9-5, as no two days are alike. You will be passionate about engaging colleagues and will be comfortable leading and influencing at all levels within the business.

As part of the site senior leadership team, you will be part of driving change at pace whilst working towards a common goal for the site.

As our next Process Manager, you will lead on new product development, existing product development and all product launches at site alongside bill of materials management, waste reduction & yield improvement.

The Key Requirements...

• Educated to degree level with a food specialism or equivalent (or has relevant work experience)
• Minimum 3-5 years of process/operational management experience within a Bakery/Food Manufacturer.
• Experience of NPD & EPD as all product launches at site will be within your remit
• Strong leadership & influencing skills

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is perfect for those who are seeking a dynamic role where each day brings new challenges, and who enjoy working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Benefits baked in

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
• Car allowance.
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Cash Plan.
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
• Free on-site parking.

Why Hovis?

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).

As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.

Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.

Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023.

At Hovis, we believe in embracing and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels.