Manufacturing Plant Manager

Allied Bakeries -
Stockport

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Job details

Full-time
6 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills

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Overview of role

Location: Stockport
Full-time (Monday–Friday)
Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Are you a driven manufacturing leader ready to take ownership of performance, people, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Plant Manager to lead a fast-paced production environment, delivering excellence across safety, quality, cost, and service—while building a high-performing, engaged team.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact, drive operational success, and shape the future of manufacturing on site.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Great benefits package (including holidays, pension, private healthcare and more)

️ Monday to Friday working pattern – supporting work-life balance

Career development opportunities in a growing, forward-thinking business
A culture that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement

What You'll Be Doing

Deliver World-Class Performance
Own production output and achieve ambitious performance targets
Drive efficiency, OEE, and cost control while optimising plant capacity
Deliver Profit Delivery Plans and maximise operational performance

Champion Health, Safety & Quality
Lead a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
Manage audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Drive quality standards, reduce customer complaints, and maintain compliance

Build and Lead Exceptional Teams
Motivate, coach, and develop your team to achieve their full potential
Deliver performance reviews, training plans, and workforce development
Manage absence, performance, and disciplinary processes

Drive Continuous Improvement & Change
Lead and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives
Embed best practices and a “clean as you go” culture
Support NPD activity, trials, and capital/equipment projects

Collaborate Across the Business
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service
Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and operational success

You’ll be accountable for delivering across:
Health & Safety: Incident reduction and safe working practices
People: Engagement, development, and performance
Performance: Efficiency, OEE, and cost control
Quality & Food Safety: Compliance and continuous improvement
Service: On-time delivery and strong communication
Continuous Improvement: Embedding a culture of innovation

The Right Person

Essential

Lead by example with the ‘Safety First’ message. Demonstrate a good standard of Health and Food Safety record with an awareness of environmental factors.
A good understanding of manufacturing systems and procedures with a knowledge of safety standards and sustaining a continuous improvement. With a focus on results, you will have the ability to operate and make decisions effectively.
Experience in a managerial operations role in a commercially challenging environment with strong leadership skills, confident, open and honest style of communicating.
Experience and evidence of accepting and driving ownership and accountability to drive team performance and quality output.
A strong customer focus, always willing to go the extra mile to deliver a good service.
A lateral thinker with good critical reasoning skills capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering pragmatic solutions with high commercial acumen.
A self – starter with the energy and determination to set the standards and drive quality, performance and change.
PC literate including a working ability with Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Word; capable of using Management Systems.
Numerate with the ability to analyse and communicate clear, concise information.

Advantageous

Previous experience in a FMCG company.
Budgetary skills.
Preferably educated to degree or equivalent standard.

Why Join Us?
Lead from the front and make a visible impact every day
Be part of a team focused on excellence and growth
Take your career to the next level in a high-impact leadership role

Ready to step into a role where you can truly lead and make a difference? Apply now.

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