Production Shift Manager

Warburtons; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Extra annual leave purchase

Pension scheme 7%

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Personal development investment

Kitchens stocked with products

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Warburtons is recruiting a Manufacturing Area Lead at Bakery 41, Wakefield. You will lead a production team, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and coach operators to meet KPIs.

You’ll champion Lean, Six Sigma and CI, resolve breakdowns, and mentor staff for future leadership. This full-time role follows a 4 on 4 off pattern, with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong coaching and development of staff to hit KPI targets.
• Hands-on plant experience with fault finding and maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activity, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Coach and develop operators to achieve KPI targets and continuous improvements.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma and CI initiatives across the area.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

KPI Management

Job description

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Title: Manufacturing Area Lead/Production Team Manager

Function: Manufacturing

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights on, 4 off)

Location: Bakery 41, Wakefield

Are you a Team Manager within a manufacturing or production environment on top of your game, looking for a new opportunity in an FMCG role? Look no further, our new Bakery 41 in Wakefied is currently on the lookout for a Manufacturing Area Lead to join their team!

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and CI improvements
• Previous experience of monitoring equipment and ensuring it’s compliant, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly
• Understanding of site level planning activity
• A background of coaching and developing teams to achieve KPI’s and targets, as well as developing them to be our future stars

It’s simple really, we deliver fresh products on time, keeping safety, quality and customer service at the forefront of every decision.

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free.

We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.

The Recipe

As an Area Lead at Warburtons, you will have a pivotal role in driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency within our manufacturing operations. You’ll lead a team of dedicated individuals, oversee daily production activities, and contribute to our commitment to excellence in quality and safety. With your hands on plant experience you will train operators and assist with fault finding and fixing any breakdowns.

Here’s just a few of the things you’ll be responsible for:

• Leadership, Not Just Management: We don't want just a manager; we want a leader. Your primary responsibility is to inspire and guide your team towards achieving their full potential. Lead by example, motivate, and create an environment where your team is empowered to excel
• Continuous Improvement Champion: Your role is to be the driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives. Embrace and promote Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify areas for process enhancement, waste reduction, and cost optimization. Implement these improvements, ensuring measurable and sustainable results
• Operational Excellence: Take ownership of the performance within your area and ensure it not only meets but often surpasses Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets. Your area should be a shining example of operational excellence, and you are responsible for instilling a culture of accountability, efficiency, and quality.

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave.
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.