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Manufacturing Shift Manager
# Manufacturing Operations Manager (24/7 Shift Pattern)
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone.
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Interview process: 2-Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: 24/7 Operations Shift Pattern
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.
## The Recipe (About the Role)
This critical role oversees secure production workflows, managing materials from arrival to finished products in our designated factory. Your success will be driven through strong leadership, ensuring compliance, safety, quality, productivity, cost control, timeliness, delivery excellence, and a thriving team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with legal, food safety, health and safety, environmental, and people policies.
- Oversee and achieve factory KPI targets, including quality and productivity benchmarks.
- Directly coach and support your team to meet operational objectives and industry standards.
- Lead training and development to ensure teams maintain required expertise.
- Efficiently align resources to meet budget and production goals.
- Regularly report on shift performance and production plan execution.
- Spearhead improvement projects, driving continuous process enhancement across cross-functional teams.
- Foster team excellence through coaching and accountability measures.
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## The Ingredients (What We Need from You)
Essential
- Proven ability to facilitate and coach high-performing teams.
- 5–10+ years' experience in supervisory or team leadership within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing setting, with hands-on aspect management.
- Familiarity with lean or business improvement methodologies & tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Commitment to working within a 24/7 shift pattern.
- Ability to apply IOSH Managing Safely certification (or commitment to obtain it).
- Alignment with Weetabix values, including curiosity, accountability, and collaboration.
- Willingness to stay updated in your industry through continuous learning.
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP certification.
## Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary + annual flexible benefits & shift allowance.
- Generous annual bonus (percentage varied by role/seniority).
- Enhanced pension scheme (double-matched up to 12% company contribution).
- Automatic annual salary reviews.
- Glass-half-full health plan (including vision & dental options).
- Discounted selection of Weetabix products.
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Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- Additional paid leave to purchase > 5.5 days per year (flexible top up).
- 24/7 counsellor hotline (via Grocery Aid).
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & support group.
- Additional leave time for fertility treatment or neonatal care.
- Fully stocked kitchen (stocked with partner’s own products because why not?).
Development & Culture
- Personal development investment, including mentoring and training.
- Flexible work opportunities (where possible, e.g., remote options or hybrid arrangements).
- Empowerment, talent use & recognition programme for individual contribution.
To explore more, visit the:Weetabix Careers Page
Important Notes
⚠️ Salary Range: Not specified; we benchmark roles individually based on skill/ experience. ⚠️ No sponsorship available for UK visa applications. ⚠️ Additional support: Agencies are utilised as required through our Accreditation Framework.
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