Connect Appointments is recruiting a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join an established bakery production business based in Bathgate.
Our client operates a busy, modern bakery facility with a strong focus on developing its people. This is a genuine leadership role where you'll be taking full ownership of safety, quality, output and cost across your shift.
What's on offer?
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Full-time permanent position
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Up to £44,000 per annum
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Working 4-on 4-off, either 7am to 7pm OR 10am to 10pm
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Genuine opportunities for career development within the business
As a Manufacturing Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, coaching and developing a shift team to deliver departmental KPIs
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Delivering the supply chain production plan and flagging any drift from target
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Enforcing site health, safety and food safety standards, and completing accident investigations
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Controlling raw material usage and direct labour, material and utility costs using SAP
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Driving performance improvement through lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis
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Managing shift handovers, reporting performance metrics and cascading information to the team
To be considered as a Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will need:
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Previous production or manufacturing management experience within FMCG is essential
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Experience of budgetary control and cost management is essential
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team
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Ideally have experience of 24/7 operations across 12-hour shift patterns
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Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards is advantageous
Interested in this Manufacturing Shift Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.
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