Manufacturing Excellence Manager

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, 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.

To execute the Manufacturing Excellence strategy and programmes across the operational and commercial activities of Bolton and Variety. The role will set the standards, tone and status across the business.

• Within a site context define the implementation approach and execute the Focussed Improvement and Autonomous Maintenance pillars of the Manufacturing Excellence program, with demonstrable engagement of the Operations team, identifying projects which deliver benefits in cost and capacity across the estate.
• Develop a plan based on business priorities and strategic direction at a site level that will identify opportunities based on operational metrics.
• Lead the effective execution of the plan ensuring engagement of key stakeholders and operations managers.
• Engage and motivate site teams to deliver the ME strategy and promote a positive, proactive approach in associated project management.
• Ensure bakery controllable costs and manning levels are optimised across all sites through benchmarking and spread of best practice.
• Propose implementation of lean manufacturing processes where applicable.
• Work effectively with Project Engineering and the broader ME team to identify and support any process improvement opportunities and operational efficiency improvements.
• Be responsible for maintaining own continuous professional development and knowledge to ensure the BMB, Business leaders and Managers have a reliable and professional service to meet business needs.

Significant operational and CI experience to include the delivery of a CI strategy. Engineering experience in an FMCG environment. Working knowledge of SAP. Excellent commercial skills: negotiator; good understanding of the bakery industry; analytical; strategic thinker. Visionary: A leader; experience of creating and implementing strategic plans. Financial acumen and ability to deliver challenging P + L in a competitive environment. Excellent communication skills: influential; persuasive; politically savvy; impactful presentation skills. Excellent relationship builder- establishing credibility with both internal and external contacts across all levels.

As a modern family business, we have always strived to make Warburtons an enjoyable place to work so that you grow with us as we work together to achieve our vision to be Britain’s Best Food Business. Our people are the key ingredient needed to achieve this. We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of reward and benefits, from an award winning pension plan, profit share scheme and voluntary benefits website Extra Dough. By offering a range of excellent benefits, we can be sure to attract and retain top talent to drive the business forward. We pride ourselves on being on top of our game, leading the way in our industry and our reward package is a reflection on this.

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.