Company description:
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job description:
As the UKs No. 1 Bakery Brand we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.
The Recipe To execute the Manufacturing Excellence strategy and programmes across the operational and commercial activities of Bolton and Variety.
The role will set the standards, tone and status across the business.
Bolton & Variety
Did you know there are two bakery sites in Bolton (Bolton & Variety), a distribution hub, a newly built Innovation Centre, Test Bakery, and our Head Office.
We have approximately 480 colleagues working across Bolton and Variety manufacturing and distribution.
We produce 1.5 million units per week, across 5 automated lines that bake our delicious fresh bread, crumpets, bagels, morning goods and muffins which is delivered daily to our customers across the UK.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Bolton Bakeries, with new site and group initiatives and projects, you can instantly make an impact driving our Unbeatable Quality vision of being Britains Best Food Business!
Key Accountabilities and Measures Within a site context define the implementation approach and execute the Focussed Improvement and Autonomous Maintenance pillars of the Manufacturing Excellence program, with demonstrable engagement of the Operations team, identifying projects which deliver benefits in cost and capacity across the estate.
To develop a plan based on business priorities and strategic direction at a site level that will identify opportunities based on operational metrics. Lead the effective execution of the plan ensuring engagement of key stakeholders and operations managers.
To engage and motivate site teams to deliver the ME strategy and promote a positive, proactive approach in associated project management.
Ensure bakery controllable costs and manning levels are optimised across all sites through benchmarking and spread of best practice.
Propose implementation of lean manufacturing processes where applicable
To work effectively with Project Engineering and the broader ME team to identify and support any process improvement opportunities and operational efficiency improvements.
To be responsible for maintaining own continuous professional development and knowledge to ensure the BMB, Business leaders and Managers have a reliable and professional service to meet business needs.
Essential Ingredients Experience at Senior Manager level.
Significant operational and CI experience to include the delivery of a CI strategy.
Engineering experience in an FMCG environment.
Working knowledge of SAP
Formal CI qualification e.g six sigma.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent commercial skills: negotiator; good understanding of the bakery industry; analytical; strategic thinker.
Visionary: A leader; experience of creating and implementing strategic plans.
Financial acumen and ability to deliver challenging P + L in a competitive environment.
Excellent communication skills: influential; persuasive; politically savvy; impactful presentation skills.
Excellent relationship builder- establishing credibility with both internal and external contacts across all levels.
Commercial acumen.
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Be part of a great family. As an organisation that is 149 years old, with a clear purpose and values, we provide staple products that help to feed our nation. Youve probably tasted our products - now have a taste of what it means to be part of the family behind developing, creating and delivering all the incredible products that were famous for.
Warburtons is an iconic family business. Five generations of quality excellence - but family to us means everyone who works here. Fantastic products and inspirational people. We hope you enjoy exploring if Warburtons is right for you and you want to be a part of our continued journey It really is rewarding to be Warburtons.
As a modern family business, we have always strived to make Warburtons an enjoyable place to work so that you grow with us as we work together to achieve our vision to be Britains Best Food Business.
Our people are the key ingredient needed to achieve this. We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of reward and benefits, from an award winning pension plan, profit share scheme and voluntary benefits website Extra Dough.
By offering a range of excellent benefits, we can be sure to attract and retain top talent to drive the business forward. We pride ourselves on being on top of our game, leading the way in our industry and our reward package is a reflection on this.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
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