Supply Chain Operations Graduate in Batley

As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands‑on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within Manufacturing Operations. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK's most beloved biscuits. Join us on the Manufacturing Operations graduate scheme where the successful candidates will initially complete a company induction as part of the 2026 FBC UK graduate cohort, before beginning the 18‑month programme. You will gain a breadth of experience across production, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with cross‑functional teams to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. This position will be primarily based from our Batley bakery.

Main Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Assist in analysing production processes and identifying areas for efficiency improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare operational performance reports.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment, process, or system issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Assist in implementing process optimisation, automation, and cost-reduction projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process mapping.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience and Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical).
• 0–2 years of experience (internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing systems and production workflows.

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of automation, PLCs, or industrial control systems (for electrical/computer engineers).
• Basic project management skills.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.