Bakery Line Leader Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - rotating shifts

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
2 Days: 7:00am 7:00pm
2 Nights: 7:00pm 7:00am
Breaks: 4 x 30-minute breaks per 12-hour shift

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Line Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Bakery).
This role is responsible for driving operational improvement across the production plant, working closely with Engineering, Technical, and Hygiene teams to identify opportunities, improve efficiencies, and support overall plant performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational standards, communicating improvements effectively across teams, and ensuring production targets, safety standards, and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of Manufacturing, Despatch, and Hygiene KPIs including productivity, efficiency, quality, and output targets
Work closely with Engineering teams to identify plant inefficiencies and prioritise improvement activities
Communicate planned maintenance shutdowns clearly to operators and ensure responsibilities are understood
Provide regular updates on maintenance progress and operational improvements
Create and maintain weekly communication forums through team briefings and visual displays
Monitor and communicate key operational metrics including OEE, waste, downtime, ownership, and accountability
Maintain and review risk assessments and work instructions across production areas, including slicing operations
Ensure Team Leaders continuously review and update risk assessments where required
Promote a strong health & safety culture across the operation
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices
What Were Looking For
Essential:
Proven track record of delivering against operational targets and KPIs
Minimum 2 years line management experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong organisational and decision-making skills
Experience allocating workloads and managing operational resources effectively
Ability to analyse data and make performance-driven decisions
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience implementing change and driving team engagement
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications xwzovoh including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable:
Experience within Food Manufacturing or FMCG environments
SAP knowledge and understanding of financial controls and operational data
IOSHH qualification
HACCP Level 2 or above
Good understanding of food hygiene standards, health & safety legislation, audits, and compliance processes
Whats On Offer
Permanent full-time opportunity
Competitive salary package
Structured rotating shift pattern with regular time off
Opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Career development and progression opportunities
Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects
To apply, please submit your CV and we will get in contact.