Area Manager - Day Shift

Area Manager - Day Shift Location: Uttoxeter Competitive Salary + Package + Leadership Opportunity + Shift Work Hours: 12-hour days, 3 on / 3 off 7:00am - 7:00pmAbout You You''re a technically capable leader who thrives on both machinery and people management. You''re passionate about operational excellence and enjoy coaching teams in a busy bakery or food manufacturing environment. You take pride in keeping production lines running efficiently, developing high-performing teams, and embedding best practices across shifts.What we are looking for:Proven experience in shift-based environments and managing shiftsStrong engagement, communication, and people management skillsAbility to manage long-service team members while introducing new practicesAwareness of HACCP, IOSH, and food safety standards (training provided)Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellenceKnowledge of Food Manufacturing or FMCGAbout the Role As Day Area Manager, you''ll lead critical production lines, ensuring machinery reliability while developing and supporting a team of 25+. You''ll coordinate across departments and manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.Your responsibilities will include:Leading daily operations on creams and bakery production linesManaging machinery breakdowns and repairs (creamers, ZDIs, etc.)Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 25+ colleaguesEngaging with Hygiene, NPD, and other departments to ensure smooth ..... full job details .....