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Shift Manager
Production Shift Manager – BBF Limited
About BBF Limited
BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers, producing retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes for major UK and European retailers.
Our range includes:
- Celebration cakes (birthday, cake parasitical)
- Mini rolls & fruit pies
- Mince pies (for traditional holiday seasons)
- Chilled desserts (cheesecake, crumbles, sponge cakes, cupcakes, slab cakes)
With nearly 1,400 direct employees and a commitment to excellence, we’re growing fast—join our passionate, high-performing team to help drive further success.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Proactive Production Shift Manager with a strong background in food production management, excellent attention to detail, and a dedication to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
The Production Shift Manager will:
- Lead and supervise teams to ensure smooth factory operations, efficient workflows, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a safe working environment by managing risks and promoting compliance with compliance standards.
- Ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance across the entire factory.
- Garner quality adherence to meet customer standards, handle complaints and resolution processes, and sign off new product standards.
- Optimise production schedules, working closely with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and schedule fulfilment.
- Manage budgets for component usage, direct labour, utility consumption, and manufacturing consumables—monitoring variances and driving performance improvements.
- Conduct regular reviews and coaching for the team, ensuring adherence to Daily Rituals and Review Processes, maintaining accurate skills matrices, and developing a succession plan.
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Key Requirements
- Proven experience in food production management, ideally within a factory environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, including conflict resolution and team motivation.
- Exceptional problem-solving ability and a commitment to proactive, result-driven performance.
- GMP and quality assurance knowledge (a strong asset).
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
Our Culture
At BBF, we celebrated the little things:
- Team fun days (pancake-flipping competitions, Christmas activities)
- Fun-themed initiatives (Red Nose Day, odd-sock days)
- A collaborative, energetic workspace where everyone contributes to success!
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We believe our team’s happiness fosters better work, so innovative policies like "no "make needles' events" and a “let’s do things differently while still progressing” philosophy will keep you engaged.
Why Work With Us
Financial Benefits
- 4x Life Assurance / Death-in-Service Benefit
- Access to the company Benefits Hub
- Discounted products through the ‘Company Shop’ (re-distributor of surplus food and home goods)
Health & Wellbeing
- 25 days holiday (inclusive of statutory holidays)
- 24/7 GP access
- 24/7 bereavement support
Professional Development
- In-house Learning & Development team for tailored training
- Online training platform with access to over 100+ courses
Extra Perks
- Quarterly and yearly BBF Star Awards recognizing excellence
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
We’re a centralised recruitment company. At present, we do not involve recruitment agencies for this role—outreach should be directed through internal channels only.
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