Job Opportunities: Production Shift Manager

Warburtons • Stockton, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Team Manager within a manufacturing or production environment on top of your game, looking for a new opportunity in an FMCG role? Look no further, our Stockton Bakery is currently on the lookout for an Manufacturing Area Lead to join their team! As an Area Lead at Warburtons, you will have a pivotal role in driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency within our manufacturing operations. You’ll lead a team of dedicated individuals, oversee daily production activities, and contribute to our commitment to excellence in quality and safety. With your hands on plant experience you will train operators and assist with fault finding and fixing any breakdowns.

Requirements

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and CI improvements
• Previous experience of monitoring equipment and ensuring it’s compliant, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly
• Understanding of site level planning activity
• A background of coaching and developing teams to achieve KPI’s and targets, as well as developing them to be our future stars
• Hands on plant experience

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide your team towards achieving their full potential. Lead by example, motivate, and create an environment where your team is empowered to excel.
• Be the driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives. Embrace and promote Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify areas for process enhancement, waste reduction, and cost optimization. Implement these improvements, ensuring measurable and sustainable results.
• Take ownership of the performance within your area and ensure it not only meets but often surpasses Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets. Your area should be a shining example of operational excellence, and you are responsible for instilling a culture of accountability, efficiency, and quality.
• Train operators and assist with fault finding and fixing any breakdowns.

Benefits

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed