Location: BM Foods, Avonmouth
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off / 5 on, 3 off rotating pattern
Hours: 05:30 – 15:00
Contract: Full Time
About the Role
BM Foods is looking for an experienced and driven RTE Shift Manager to lead our Ready-to-Eat (RTE) operation at our Avonmouth site. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the RTE department, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, productivity, and team performance are consistently achieved. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a strong manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and is passionate about developing people and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Take full responsibility for maintaining health and safety standards within the RTE department during your shift.
- Lead by example and ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Manage accident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
- Ensure employees and contractors follow all site safety requirements.
Quality & Food Safety
- Drive excellence in product quality and compliance with quality management systems.
- Ensure finished products meet customer and company expectations.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, housekeeping and microbiological control within the department.
- Support compliance with food safety and customer standards.
Operational Performance
- Deliver daily and weekly production plans while meeting customer service targets.
- Work closely with the Factory Manager, Goods In team and Transport Manager to ensure smooth production and dispatch operations.
- Communicate any production risks or shortages promptly to key stakeholders.
- Identify and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency and performance.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach and motivate Supervisors, MSOs and Operatives to achieve department objectives.
- Manage attendance, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Support training, development and succession planning within the team.
- Foster a positive, engaged and accountable working culture.
- Champion employee engagement initiatives, including Redzone, employee forums and recognition programmes.
About You
We're looking for someone who can confidently lead a team and deliver results in a high-care food manufacturing environment.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Shift Manager or similar leadership role within FMCG manufacturing.
- Previous experience in a high-risk/high-care food production environment.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing best practice.
- Knowledge of food safety, compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Numerate with a clear understanding of operational cost drivers.
Desirable
- BRC and retailer audit experience.
- Experience working within a continuous improvement culture.
What We're Looking For
You will be:
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to lead by example.
- A proactive and professional manager.
- An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
- A strong problem solver with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with strong commercial awareness.
- Passionate about developing teams and driving high performance.
Why Join BM Foods?
- Opportunity to lead a key operational area within a growing food manufacturing business.
- Work alongside a passionate and experienced leadership team.
- Play a pivotal role in delivering quality products to customers every day.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the BM Foods team.
Pay: £38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
