Manufacturing Front Line Manager

Overview of role

Location:
Stockport

Salary:
Competitive + great benefits

We're looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Front Line Manager who's passionate about people, performance and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast paced FMCG environment and love bringing out the best in others, this is your chance to lead a high‑performing team and shape the future of our operation.

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind a motivated, empowered and safety‑first team, coaching, developing and inspiring individuals to achieve outstanding results. You won't just manage the day-to-day… you'll cultivate a culture where critical thinking, innovation and constructive challenge are part of who we are.

• Champion a Safety First culture, leading by example and ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional performance across cost, service, quality and resource targets.
• Drive high product quality standards using the systems, processes and people around you.
• Help optimise the production plan, ensuring our plants operate at maximum efficiency and is cost effective.
• Identify and support development needs through active coaching, learning logs and growth conversations.
• Encourage teams to challenge the status quo
  , identifying improvements that enhance manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionality to ensure smooth end to end operations and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our bakery infrastructure.

Essential

• At least 3 years experience within a FMCG environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing people.
• A track record of driving performance through others.
• A passion for developing talent and fostering a continuous improvement mindset.

Advantageous

• A degree (or equivalent) in a manufacturing related discipline.