At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead bakery production lines and develop a high-performing team of 25+.
- Company: Established bakery in Uttoxeter with a nationwide reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a beloved bakery and shape team culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 38500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Uttoxeter
£38,500 + Package + Leadership Opportunity + Shift Work
Hours: 12-hour days, 3 on / 3 off | 7:00am - 7:00pm
About You
You're a technically capable leader who thrives on both machinery and people management. You're passionate about operational excellence and enjoy coaching teams in a busy bakery or food manufacturing environment. You take pride in keeping production lines running efficiently, developing high-performing teams, and embedding best practices across shifts.
What we are looking for:
- Experienced in food or FMCG manufacturing, ideally within bakery, biscuits, or similar environments.
- A confident, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong commitment to food safety and quality, ideally with HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, and IOSH qualifications (or willing to train).
- Organized, proactive, and approachable, with great communication skills.
About the Role
As Day Area Manager, you'll lead critical production lines, ensuring machinery reliability while developing and supporting a team of 25+. You'll coordinate across departments and manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading daily operations on creams and bakery production lines
- Managing machinery breakdowns and repairs (creamers, ZDIs, etc.)
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 25+ colleagues
- Engaging with Hygiene, NPD, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Driving continuous improvement and embedding operational best practices
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, IOSH, and food safety standards
- Managing contractors and supporting operational audits
Why Join Us?
We've been baking in Uttoxeter for decades, and our biscuits are loved nationwide. You'll play a key role in keeping production lines running, shaping team culture, and improving operational performance. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for bakery operations, this role is for you. Apply today if this is of interest and a member of our team will get in touch!
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