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Area Manager – Day Shift - Uttoxeter - FMCG - New!
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Area Manager
12-hour days, 3 on / 3 off (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Salary: £38,000 + Package + Day Shifts + Progression
Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a hands-on leader to oversee our bakery production lines, drive operational excellence, and coach a team of over 25 colleagues.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading daily operations across creams and bakery lines
- Keeping machinery reliable and running smoothly (creamers, ZDIs, etc.)
- Coaching and developing a high-performing team of 25+
- Driving continuous improvement and embedding best practices
- Partnering with Hygiene, NPD, and other teams to deliver results
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, IOSH, and food safety standards
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About You
- 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.
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