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From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland, and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand. As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further. Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.
So, what’s it all about?
Are you looking for a new challenge; an opportunity to really get stuck in and make a positive difference? Our Belfast Bakery is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join our fantastic team. Reporting into the Site Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with and influence our teams, providing expert guidance and support. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same, and you enjoy working within a fast paced and challenging environment, this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities
1. As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be passionate about our people and enjoy building strong relationships with all our colleagues and their representatives, bringing a positive, encouraging and people-centric approach to your work.
2. Cross functional collaboration will come naturally to you; you’ll work alongside your peers in the Senior Leadership Team to align and execute our Business Plan, championing change and the development of our teams.
3. As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll display tenacity and resilience and be highly action orientated – you’ll be keen to get your hands dirty and get ‘stuck-in’.
4. You’ll lead the onsite manufacturing and supply chain teams and provide holistic governance to enable the site to produce safe, legal, good quality product at the lowest cost per unit, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues.
5. You’ll oversee end to end production management from raw material to final, ready for shelf product and be given the autonomy to drive operational excellence.
6. Ensuring the site meets strategic output goals in alignment with the site business plan.
7. To lead and build a high performing team; supporting and coaching direct reports to achieve in their roles.
8. Systematic review of operational trends across the manufacturing department with a view to identify and act upon trends and opportunities, making sustainable improvement to performance, quality and safety.
9. To manage associated manufacturing costs in alignment with the manufacturing budget.
10. To work in collaboration with the Technical Manager and Head Baker oversee and manage the process, ensuring high levels of control in order to produce a high-quality product to the market.
11. Ensure a safe, healthy working environment for all colleagues, working alongside the Health and Safety Manager.
12. The accurate and timely provision of reporting to include labour, material variances, output, waste and OEE and appropriate supporting documentation to communicate reporting output in an effective manner.
13. Direct line management of around 7 Front Line Managers.
Do you have?
1. At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing manager role.
2. Experience within the FMCG division.
3. Experience in managing diverse teams and competing priorities; demonstrable people management, development and coaching skills.
4. The ability to problem solve and analyse the root cause; aiming for efficient and effective resolution of issues in a timely manner.
Benefits baked in
Here’s a top crust taster of the wide range of benefits we can offer in this role:
1. Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
2. Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
3. Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Cash Plan.
4. Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
5. Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
6. Free on-site parking.
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
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