Area Manager - Day Shift
Location: Uttoxeter
Competitive Salary + Package + Leadership Opportunity + Shift Work
Hours: 12-hour days, 3 on / 3 off | 7:00am - 7:00pm
About You
You're a technically capable leader who thrives on both machinery and people management. You're passionate about operational excellence and enjoy coaching teams in a busy bakery or food manufacturing environment. You take pride in keeping production lines running efficiently, developing high-performing teams, and embedding best practices across shifts.
What we are looking for:
* Proven experience in shift-based environments and managing shifts
* Strong engagement, communication, and people management skills
* Ability to manage long-service team members while introducing new practices
* Awareness of HACCP, IOSH, and food safety standards (training provided)
* Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
* Knowledge of Food Manufacturing or FMCG
About the Role
As Day Area Manager, you'll lead critical production lines, ensuring machinery reliability while developing and supporting a team of 25+. You'll coordinate across departments and manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading daily operations on creams and bakery production lines
* Managing machinery breakdowns and repairs (creamers, ZDIs, etc.)
* Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 25+ colleagues
* Engaging with Hygiene, NPD, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
* Driving continuous improvement and embedding operational best practices
* Ensuring compliance with HACCP, IOSH, and food safety standards
* Managing contractors and supporting operational audits
Why Join Us?
We've been baking in Uttoxeter for decades, and our biscuits are loved nationwide. You'll play a key role in keeping production lines running, shaping team culture, and improving operational performance. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for bakery operations, this role is for you.
Apply today if this is of interest and a member of our team will get in touch!
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