Shift Operations Manager

Paterson Arran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Arran is seeking a Shift Operations Manager for our Blackpool bakery. This role, which can be permanent or fixed-term, involves overseeing production efficiency, managing safety, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a 24/7 production environment, be skilled in continuous improvement, and capable of managing a diverse workforce. Join us to help enhance our operational performance while promoting a safe and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production in a 24/7 environment.
• Expertise in continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement.
• Skilled in employee development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to site labor standards.
• Manage risks and safety inspections.
• Monitor production efficiency and waste targets.

Skills

Managing production areas

Continuous improvement

Unionized environment experience

Performance management

Job description

Date: Jun 30, 2026

Location: Blackpool, GB

Place of Work: Field Based

About The Role

We have 2 opportunities available to join FBC as Shift Operations Manager at our Blackpool bakery. We have a permanent vacancy and a 12 month FTC.

You'll be responsible for the delivery of the site production plan, whilst ensuring our People are kept Safe, Well and Competent. You'll also develop a continuous improvement culture that results in high performance whilst supporting and driving improvement plans, delivering site budgets and keeping our customers happy.

Main Responsibilities

People

• Adhere to and deliver the site labour Standard, managing overtime figures in line with budget.
• Ensure our people are trained to run the lines efficiently and to legal requirements.
• Keep our people safe, ensure Risk Assessments, Safety Inspections and Accident Investigations are completed to the correct standard and timescales.

Performance

• Complete Start Up checks daily.
• Process the Control sheets.
• Ensure Quality paperwork and records are accurate and correct.
• Execution of the Production Plan
• Monitor Efficiency, Waste and TOS in line with targets.

Customers

• Ensure Plant is audit ready
• Manage Plant Hygiene standards

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience of managing a production area/multiple lines in a 24/7 environment
• Experience of operating in a traditional employee relations climate/heavily Unionised environment
• Experience of working within a continuous improvement culture
• Proven results of improving line capability (efficiency, reduction of waste etc.)
• Experience of maximising the potential of others including development and performance management
• Ideally, operated in a branded manufacturing business as a custodian of major brands

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.