Production Shift Manager

Warburtons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Shift Manager to lead their manufacturing operations. This role involves driving excellence and innovation while managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards of quality and safety. With a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in optimizing processes and achieving KPIs. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and invests in personal development, providing a supportive environment for all employees. If you are passionate about leading teams and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary profit sharing

Option to purchase additional annual leave

7% company pension contributions

Life assurance

Product discounts

Investment in personal development

Health and wellbeing support

Free physiotherapy

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide your team to reach their full potential.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives to enhance processes.
• Ensure your area exceeds KPI targets with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

KPI Management

Job description

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Title: Production Shift Manager

Location: Tuscany

Function: Manufacturing
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Average 42 hours per week
Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including both days and nights, starting at 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00
Salary: Between £40,000.00 to £49,000.00 per year

Are you a Production Shift Manager or Team Manager within a manufacturing or production environment, looking for a new opportunity in an FMCG role? Our Tuscany Bakery is currently seeking an Area Lead to join their team.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring compliance, with quick resolution of issues
• Understanding of site-level planning activities
• Experience coaching and developing teams to achieve KPIs and targets, fostering future leaders

We deliver fresh products on time, prioritizing quality, safety, and customer service. As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’, we have been baking bread since 1876. We are a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We aim to be a net-zero business by 2050, minimizing our environmental impact and positively contributing to society.

The Recipe

As an Area Lead at Warburtons, you will drive excellence, innovation, and efficiency within our manufacturing operations. You’ll lead a dedicated team, oversee daily production, and uphold our standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leadership: Inspire and guide your team to reach their full potential, lead by example, motivate, and foster an environment of empowerment.
2. Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and optimize costs, ensuring sustainable results.
3. Operational Excellence: Ensure your area exceeds KPI targets, instilling a culture of accountability, efficiency, and quality.

About Us

Our Tuscany Park bakery and distribution depot opened in 2005 near Normanton at Wakefield Europort. We operate three high-speed, automated manufacturing lines producing products like Toastie, Farmhouse, Danish, Wholemeal, and sliced bread rolls.

With around 500 colleagues at Tuscany Park and 70 in our Howden depot, we deliver freshly baked products across the UK daily. We’re committed to growth through innovation and investment.

Extra Dough

Here’s what your breads are worth:

• Salary between £40,000.00 to £49,000.00 per year
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Company contributions of 7% to our award-winning pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Product discounts and deals via our Extra Dough website
• Investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens with our products for your enjoyment
• Health and wellbeing support, including free physiotherapy, a confidential helpline, and occupational health services

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, or background.