Production shift manager Work, Jobs in Wakefield, Wyk (with Salaries)

Production Shift Manager
Warburtons —Wakefield
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Production Shift Manager (Evening Shift)
Belzona Limited —Harrogate
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Production Shift Manager
Refresco —Pontefract
- IT
- Communication skills
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11d
Night Shift Manufacturing Manager
Greencore Group —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Life insurance

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Production Shift Manager

Warburtons -
Wakefield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Continuous improvement
Organisational skills

Full job description

Location: Wakefield.

Function: Manufacturing

Job Reference: 8357

Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 24/07/2026

Date: 11 Jun 2026

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

The Recipe

We’re looking for a high-performing Operations Support Manager to lead manufacturing operations within one of our fast-paced bakery sites. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production to ensure our products reach customers on time and in full, every day. You’ll lead from the front, taking accountability for safety, product quality, cost control, and plan achievement, while developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across the factory.

The Role

Safety First

Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring zero compromise on Health, Safety & Environmental standards
Lead compliance with legislation and company policies, driving proactive risk management and behavioural safety
Engage teams to take ownership of safety performance and continuously improve standards

Product Quality & Food Safety

Ensure full compliance with food safety and quality standards
Lead teams to consistently deliver right-first-time production
Drive improvements in quality performance, reducing waste, complaints, and rework

Cost Control & Efficiency

Manage labour, materials, and operational costs in line with site budgets
Drive waste reduction, yield improvement, and asset efficiency
Maintain tight control of resource utilisation to deliver cost targets

Plan Achievement

Lead teams to deliver daily and weekly production plans in full and on time
Respond decisively to operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruption
Maintain a strong focus on KPIs including service, efficiency, and downtime

People Leadership & Engagement

Lead, coach, and develop Team Managers and operators to build a high-performance culture
Drive engagement through clear communication, accountability, and recognition
Manage performance, capability and development, ensuring strong succession and skills growth

Continuous Improvement

Identify and deliver CI opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
Embed CI tools and ways of working (e.g. waste elimination, downtime reduction, SMED principles)
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives across the site

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Hygiene, Technical, Planning, and Supply Chain functions
Ensure aligned priorities and strong teamwork across the factory
Act as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to site strategy and performance

Essential Ingredients

Use examples from your own experience where appropriate.
Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG)
Strong track record in safety, quality, and performance delivery
Highly effective people leader with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
Commercial awareness with experience managing costs and KPIs
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
Continuous improvement mindset with experience delivering operational change
Comfortable working cross-functionally and leading through collaboration

Extra Dough

At last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth:

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave.
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Private medical insurance and 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

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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