Associated British Foods plc

Manufacturing Front Line Manager

Associated British Foods plc  β€’  Stockport, GB (Onsite)  β€’  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview of role

Location: Stockport

Salary: Competitive + great benefits

We're looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Front Line Manager who's passionate about people, performance and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast paced FMCG environment and love bringing out the best in others, this is your chance to lead a high-preforming team and shape the future of our operation.

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind a motivated, empowered and safety-first team, coaching, developing and inspiring individuals to achieve outstanding results. You won't just manage the day-to-day.... you'll cultivate a culture where critical thinking, innovation and constructive challenge are part of who we are.

Key Accountabilities

  • Champion a Safety First culture, leading by example and ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional performance across cost, service, quality and resource targets.
  • Drive high product quality standards using the systems, processes and people around you.
  • Help optimise the production plan, ensuring our plants operate at maximum efficiency and is cost effective.
  • Identify and support development needs through active coaching, learning logs and growth conversations.
  • Encourage teams to challenge the status quo, identifying improvements that enhance manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionality to ensure smooth end to end operations and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our bakery infrastructure.

The Right Person

Essential

  • At least 3 years experience within a FMCG environment.
  • Proven leadership and management experience.
  • A track record of driving performance through others.
  • A passion for developing talent and fostering a continuous improvement mindset.

Advantageous

  • A degree ( or equivalent) in a manufacturing related discipline.

What’s in It for You?

✨ Competitive salary

🌴 Enhanced holiday entitlement

πŸ’Ό Pension scheme + life assurance (up to 10% matched)

πŸ›οΈ Discounts at 500+ retailers (Tesco, M&S, Currys & more)

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

πŸ’¬ Employee Assistance Programme

πŸš— Free on-site parking

Associated British Foods plc

About Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group. Our purpose is to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money.

We have 138,000 employees and operations in 56 countries, suppliers in many more, and customers in more than 100 countries. We are a highly internationalised and diverse group with operations across Europe, southern Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia.

We take a long-term, patient approach to drive sustainable growth, cash generation and strong returns across our businesses to create value for all stakeholders. This aligns with our approach to sustainability, where we focus on what matters and where we can make a difference.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1935
Website
abf.co.uk
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