Site Operations Development Manager

Overview

Company We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies. We bake the UK's most incredible biscuits. We are home to famous brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky. We operate eight bakeries across the UK and employ around 4,000 colleagues. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and to learning and development opportunities for our colleagues.

Location Blackpool, GB
• Place of Work:
Hybrid

Role
Site Operations Development Manager to join FBC UK. You will support the Area Plant in implementing the Master Plan, drive continuous improvement, coordinate cross-functional projects, connect plant teams with central functions, and manage governance within your assigned geography to ensure alignment and operational excellence. This role covers our North West bakeries.

• Industrial Masterplan
  • Define, develop, and optimize a balanced and high-performing industrial footprint through strategic inputs and business plans.
  • Implement industrial-level guidelines from the strategic plan, proposing footprint improvements and optimization opportunities.
  • Act as the operational driver for the Plant, shaping the evolution of the FBC UK industrial model in collaboration with key functions (Operations Development, Area Plant, Engineering, Finance, R&D).

• Projects Coordination & Integration Initiatives
  • Serve as PMO for cross-functional plant projects, ensuring consistency and alignment across initiatives.
  • Drive integration programs within the Plant, facilitating collaboration between plants, local teams, and central functions.
  • Oversee the implementation of Plant Master Plan initiatives in coordination with Operations Development.
  • Ensure timely follow-up and reporting on initiative results.

• Systems & Methodologies
  • Lead the development and optimization of processes, systems, methods, and guidelines to achieve industrial excellence with a geographic perspective.
  • Integrate new industrial models and promote common objectives across the organization.
  • Create conditions for effective factory organization and continuous improvement of the production system.

• Who we are looking for
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with leadership experience.
  • Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
  • Strong experience in multi-plant coordination and cross-functional project management.
  • Solid background in financial analysis for industrial investments.
  • Exposure to strategic planning and organizational development.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering or Industrial Management or equivalent.
  • Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management (PMP/Prince2), or similar.
  • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing IT tools.

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 with 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.