Shift Operations Lead

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Shift Operations Lead to drive operational excellence and support business unit improvement plans. This role involves leading teams, executing safety systems, and continuously improving performance and quality. Experience in an FMCG environment, along with formal qualifications in Manufacturing Excellence, is preferred. The position offers a shift pattern of days and afternoons, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading an operations function in FMCG.
• Use of continuous improvement tools to enhance performance.
• Experience working in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety systems to deliver KPIs.
• Continuously improve quality system to eliminate failures.
• Lead operations team for improved output and customer service.

Skills

Change management

Continuous improvement tools

Team development

Performance maximization

Education

Formal qualification in Manufacturing Excellence

LEAN Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

SMED

DMAIC

5S

Autonomous Maintenance

Job description

Date: Aug 28, 2025

Location: Edinburgh, GB

Place of Work: On-Site
Edinburgh

About The Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a proactive and results-driven Shift Operations Lead to support our Edinburgh bakery. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the implementation of business unit improvement plans aligned with budgetary goals, while working closely with the site Leadership Team to achieve both annual targets and long-term strategic objectives.

This role is on a shift pattern of Days (M-F 5.30am - 2pm) and Afternoons (M-Th 1.30pm - 10pm, Friday 10am - 6pm).

Main Responsibilities

• Execution of the safety system to deliver KPIs and improve wellbeing of our employees.
• Continuously improve the quality system to eradicate repeat failures.
• Continually develop our operations system to maximise performance.
• Lead the operations team to improve plant output and delivery of customer service plans.
• Delivery of financial budget aligned with the delivery of KPI’s in-line with assigned business unit objectives (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime).
• Work in partnership with site functions, in particular engineering to deliver daily, weekly, monthly and annual targets.

Who We Are Looking For

• Proven experience of leading an operations function, driving change management and improvement strategies in an FMCG environment to improve overall site performance.
• Use of continuous improvement tools and techniques, in particular SMED/DMAIC/5S/Autonomous Maintenance.
• Proven track record of developing high performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Formal qualification in Manufacturing Excellence is desirable.
• LEAN Six Sigma Green/Black Belt would be advantageous.
• IOSH and/or Food Safety/Hygiene qualifications, desirable.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.