Overview of role Location: West Bromwich An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic self-starting leader to join the manufacturing team at Allied Bakeries. We are recruiting for a self-motivated Process Leader to support in leading the manufacturing team to ensure we continue to deliver our high standards. Safety is First at Allied Bakeries, so we're looking for someone to lead by example in ensuring that Health and Safety is our number one priority, and someone who is able to engage others to think and behave safely at all times. The role holder will be responsible for being the key performance driver of the manufacturing team. You will have autonomy to plan and coordinate resources to address day to day operational demands to ensure that our site KPIs relating to safety, absence, performance, cost, quality and service are met consistently. We harness a culture of practical development and growth for individuals that have the desire and determination to build a successful career in manufacturing. There will be plenty of opportunity for the right individual to deputise for the Manufacturing Front Line Manager where you can get involved in tactical projects, coaching and pro-active performance management solutions. Working through others in your team and alongside key stakeholders, you will achieve high levels of targeted manufacturing performance. This will be founded on a culture of continuous improvement along with development and learning. Key Accountabilities • Lead the site safety agenda in conjunction with relevant Front Line Manager; • Review and manage process specification ensuring corrective action is driven via the shift team; • Optimise labour efficiency of the shift in line with operational requirements; • Accurately report the performance on a shift basis making recommendations for improvement; • Contribute to and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring principles are understood and applied; • Take responsibility for effectively communicating the site strategy to ensure a clear understanding on how this is applied operationally against key deliverables and KPIs; • Ensure plant optimisation, throughput, and quality is maintained at all times that meets order fill requirements; • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive a culture of best practice, resolving issues efficiently and effectively; • Take an active role in driving and supporting both individual and team development.The Right Person • Proven experience in a comparable environment; an FMCG food production background would be advantageous but not essential; • Excellent analytical ability including strong numerical and verbal communication skills; • The ability to work on own initiative, as well as to engage successfully with key internal stakeholders and external customers; • A keen eye for detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks; • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; • Experience and evidence of delivering process improvement via teams is essential; • Proven ability in the development and training of staff; • Full understanding of the control of the primary elements of the manufacturing process. Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s, Bürgen and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products. The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry. Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS. If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.