Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK
Shift Operations Manager
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Shift Operations Manager (Blackpool Bakery) – Permanent & 12-Month FTC
About FBC UK
We are FBC UK, combining Fox's and Burton’s Biscuits to create the UK’s most iconic biscuit brand portfolio—including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky.
With eight streamlined bakeries, including Blackpool, and 4,000 employees across the UK, we drive innovation and brand excellence while nurturing a supportive, diverse, and fun workplace.
Together, we make delicious biscuits and extraordinary careers.
The Role
We’re seeking two Shift Operations Managers to join our Blackpool bakery—one permanent, one Fixed-Term Contract (12 months). You’ll be the operational leader ensuring site productivity, people development, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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People (Safety, Wellbeing & Competence)
- Adhere to and enforce site labor standards, managing overtime align with budgets.
- Ensure staff are competently trained to run production lines efficiently and legally.
- Champion Safety, Health & Welfare by ensuring:
- Risk assessments, safety inspections, and accident investigations meet standards.
- Lead a culture of Continuous Improvement, driving high performance through team development.
Performance & Operations
- Execute daily Start-Up Checks and process Control Sheets accurately.
- Maintain Quality Records with 100% accuracy.
- Execution of Production Plans – Align the shift to meet targets.
- Monitor Efficiency, Waste & Time On Site (TOS) against KPIs.
Customer & Plant Standards
- Ensure the plant is audit-ready at all times.
- Manage and maintain plant hygiene to branded compliance levels.
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Who We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in managing 2+ production lines in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Unionised environments with robust employee relations.
- Track record of improving line efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing capability.
- Ability to develop and manage people, including performance appraisal.
- Ideally worked as a custodian of major consumer brands in manufacturing.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At FBC UK, we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion to nurture talent from all backgrounds. Your unique skills make our workplace fun, innovative, and purposeful.
Join us—bring your flavour, we’ll make it delicious!
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