Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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Site Introduction:
Opened in, our Harlesden site is a cornerstone of pladis UK’s manufacturing excellence. Home to over dedicated employees, it produces iconic favourites including Chocolate Digestives, Chocolate Hobnobs, Rich Tea, and Mini Cheddars. As one of our largest and most dynamic facilities, Harlesden contributes % of pladis UK’s total volume, with products proudly exported to more than countries worldwide.
Working Pattern:
This is a rotating night shift role including weekends. Each shift is hours :-:. The full working pattern is as follows:, on off, on off, on off, on off, on off.
This position is available initially as a month fixed term contract.
What will this role achieve?
As a Manufacturing Team Manager, you will create a positive impact by leading, developing and empowering colleagues to deliver excellent results. Your purpose is to lead people, processes, products and plant performance, ensuring strong operational outcomes in line with site priorities. You’ll be accountable for critical metrics, team capability, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
This role is based at our Harlesden factory in London and focuses on moulded products, including Digestives, Hobnobs and Chocolate Digestives.
What will be your key deliverables?
1. Lead, coach and support your team (of approx. Line Operators) to meet the expectations and behaviours outlined in their role profiles.
2. Motivate and develop colleagues through regular feedback, skills assessments and ongoing competency development.
3. Ensure production targets, labour plans and conformance-to-plan metrics are consistently achieved.
4. Drive performance across key measures, including OEE, efficiency, waste, downtime, labour utilisation and product accuracy.
5. Use and maintain key operational systems (, Autostore, Workday, SAP, SFOL, Absence Manager) to ensure reliable and accurate management information.
6. Facilitate effective communication across shifts and between operations, engineering and support functions using the tiered accountability process and escalation points.
7. Promote a strong focus on customer service (internal and external), identifying opportunities to enhance satisfaction and service levels.
8. Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, improve standards and drive operational excellence.
9. Ensure strict adherence to Quality Management Systems and all relevant procedures.
Bring your experience.
Essential
10. Proven leadership capability with a track record of role‑modelling high standards, integrity and positive behaviours.
11. Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge, influence and motivate others.
12. Experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
13. Experience working within a Lean environment and applying Lean principles.
14. Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively, empower colleagues and drive team performance.
15. A strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Desirable
16. Experience within bakery or savoury snacks manufacturing.
17. A proactive approach to self‑development and building the skills needed to excel in the role.
18. Ability to adapt positively to change and support others through transition.
19. Experience coaching or developing colleagues to achieve strong performance.
What will the interview process be?
20. Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
21. st stage interview – minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.
22. nd stage interview – minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
What does pladis offer you?
23. Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
24. Private medical Insurance
25. Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
26. Stakeholder Pension Scheme
27. Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
28. days annual leave
29. Holiday Enhancement Scheme
30. Volunteering Day per year
31. Cycle to work scheme
32. Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
33. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
34. Financial Wellbeing Support
35. Access to great training and development opportunities
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
Accessibility at Harlesden: Our Harlesden site has step-free access, accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.