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To lead the Engineering Team, ensuring that the plant runs efficiently, effectively and safely at all times and that opportunities for improvement are continuously identified and implemented. • Develop and manage the implementation of a plant maintenance and improvement programme to increase bakery efficiency and meet performance criteria., • Identify and manage the execution of site-based projects, ensuring that the plant runs efficiently during trials and that any difficulties are quickly and effectively resolved., • Monitor plant and equipment to ensure both comply with food safety legislation and initiate any required action in a timely manner., • Ensure plant and personnel conform to health & safety legislation, policies and standards, initiating any required action so that the site is healthy and safe and free from accidents., • Recruit, motivate and develop the engineering team to ensure they achieve the goals and targets agreed in their role profiles and performance review meetings., • Identify and implement energy management and environment standards, providing data and organising projects to ensure that site targets are attained., • Develop revenue and capital budgets and manage expenditure to ensure that budget targets are achieved., • Food & Drink Advanced Engineering L5 Apprenticeship or equivalent / HNC or C&G Electrical Electronic / or Mechanical qualifications; I Eng Standard Professional Accreditation, • Collaboration and team working skills, • Warburtons’ quality systems – able to ensure team’s outputs meet required quality standards., • Knowledge and experience of bread making process, plant & technology., • Knowledge of HR policies and the law in relation to the employment of people., • Knowledge and experience of management in an FMCG environment., • H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment., • IT knowledge – able to use widespread functions within relevant software inc. Microsoft Office, SAP and PLCs, • Communicating skills – articulate/develops effective, long-term relationships with key people., • Coaching and mentoring skills – takes responsibility for the training and coaching of others., • Influencing & negotiating skills – maintains attention when speaking to groups of people/negotiates successful deals and purchases/develops persuasive arguments/demonstrates flexibility in influencing style., • Analysing and problem solving skills – anticipates problems before they occur and takes steps to deal with them/correctly & swiftly identifies the underlying problem & finds appropriate solutions., • Project management skills – uses project management techniques to create effective plans with – time; cost; quality scope with milestones/identifies areas of risk, • Decision making skills – makes timely decisions/takes account of the wider risks & implications., • Commercial skills – uses an understanding of the cost base in own area to improve profitability/develops and monitors engineering budget., • Strategic thinking skills – develops strategy and long term plans and objectives for own area/re-designs processes & ways of working to meet long-term objectives., • Management & leadership skills – develops and exciting vision which inspires others to perform/uses a range of management styles/deals effectively with performance issues/creates a sense of trust in the team At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth: • Car allowance, • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share), • Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave, • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up7%, • Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance, • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website, • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a meticulous problem-solver with a passion for baking and an eye for technical detail? Warburtons are seeking a highly organised and proactive Technical Coordinator to join our team and ensure the smooth, efficient production of our quality baked products. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bridging the gap between baking artistry and technical precision, we want to hear from you! Your strategic thinking and operational expertise will help us maintain the highest standards in ensuring the freshest products are delivered on time and in full to our customers. As a Technical Coordinator, you will report to the Site Technical Manager, and play a crucial role in maintaining and driving product quality standards, improving our production processes, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and optimising efficiency. You will be the go‑to person for technical troubleshooting and will work closely with our Compliance, Production and Engineering teams. • Quality Control: You will Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures, conducting regular process audits to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to specifications., • Product Assessment: Testing products in our small laboratory,you will monitor quality parameters and identify any areas outside of our specification. You will also collate samples for external testing and sampling., • Bakery Trials: Working closely with our Centre Technical Team, you will co-ordinate site bakery trials for existing or new ingredients, packaging and products., • Document management: You will be a site expert on document management ensuring all our process specifications are accurate and up to date. With the manufacturing teams you will ensure maintenance of accurate production process records and quality control checks, generating regular reports on quality performance and Key KPi’s., • Equipment Calibration: You will manage our internal calibration schedule, liasing with both internal and external engineers to ensure the accuracy of our quality & food Safety monitoring equipment., • Training & Support: You will provide technical support and training to bakery staff on production processes and quality., • Food Safety: You will be part of the HACCP & QMS Internal Audit teams, and provide support to the site food safety team, to ensure to all relevant food safety regulations and standards are maintained. You will be an integral part of the team ensuring we maintain our BRC accreditation and other external audits., • Problem Solving: In conjunction with the manufacturing teams you will analyse production processes, utilise our data capture monitoring systems, be involved in root cause problem solving sessions, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimise quality, efficiency and reduce waste., • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with Food Safety or quality control experience., • Excellent IT skills including experience of working with various IT systems, Excel and spreadsheets., • Strong team working ethic., • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider site function., • Good relationship builder- collaborative in approach, establishing credible, trusted relationships with both internal and external contacts at all levels., • Good communication skills, both written and verbal., • Strong balanced judgement and use a pragmatic common-sense approach., • Attention to detail and high, consistent levels of accuracy., • Prioritising and Organisation - Ability to plan, organise and monitor a diverse workload., • Relevant qualifications in food science, or a related field., • Experience working with NPD, ingredients and carrying out product trials, • Experience with bakery equipment and processes., • Experience working with digital data capture, optical vision systems and document management systems., • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles., • Proven experience in a technical coordination or quality control role within a food production environment (bakery experience preferred)., • Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles., • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Technical aptitude and ability to understand and troubleshoot machinery leading to issues with product quality. At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth. • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share), • Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave, • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%, • Life assurance, • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website, • Continued investment in your personal development, • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!, • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: As ‘the UK’s 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. • Full UK Driving Licence with Class C entitlement, • Full CPC As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free. We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of. • You will be supported with a 6-week induction, support from in-house driver training teams, • You will like to be an early riser. Your shift will generally start at around 3.30am (although some patterns vary), so it’s an early start, but on the flip side, your afternoons will be your own., • You will also enjoy plenty of autonomy. As a driver you’ll be given delivery notes (or an electronic device), from which you’ll accurately pick the orders (either prior to leaving or out on your route) and load your vehicle with bakery products., • Your knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance mechanical knowledge (in order to be able to relay faults on defect forms) and transport legislation will be key, for example Driver Hours, working time directive and the Highway Code for a smooth and safe day, • Your route for the day will then be loaded into your onboard computer – and you’re off!, • Our drivers deliver to multiple customers each day (who are like family to us), so we need you to provide a quality service, that develops strong relationships, exceeds their expectations and on occasion, be able to manage difficult conversations in a calm and professional manner, as well as acting as an ambassador for our brand with everyone and living our values, • You will work a defined rotating 5 days a week pattern including weekends. That’s 43 hours a week, although a typical week can sometimes be less than that. All of which will hopefully help you to plan your life around work more easily. At Warburtons, you are more than a driver! No more spending the day looking for things. You load your own vehicle, so you can find everything a little bit easier and you’ll be in charge of making sure the orders for your customers are correct as you pick accurately and in full from your delivery notes or electronic device. So, if you’re looking for a role where you’re more hands on with your deliveries and keeping the nations eggs in soldiers, then join us and be proud to be heading in the right direction Located in the heart of West Yorkshire with direct access to the M62 corridor, our Ferrybridge Depot will play a vital role in keeping Warburtons moving. Strategically positioned between Leeds, Wakefield and Doncaster, the site will provide excellent connectivity across the North of England and beyond, supporting our commitment to delivering fresh bakery products to customers every day. At Ferrybridge, we're not just delivering products – we're delivering opportunities, developing talent and building the future of our logistics network. And last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth: • Basic Weekly Pay of £780.20, • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share), • Ongoing CPC Modules - your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them., • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%, • Life assurance, • Products you'll love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website, • Continued investment in your personal development, • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Warburtons is seeking a senior Engineering Leader to drive plant efficiency and safety at their Wakefield bakery.

Warburtons is launching Bakery 41 in Wakefield and seeks an established Site Engineering Manager to build the engineering function from the ground up, setting the standards for a safe, high-performing operation. You will lead strategy, asset care, governance and capability, shaping how engineering operates from day one. Working with the Site Lead and central Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence teams, you will embed robust systems and ways of working, drive reliability, and ensure #J-18808-Ljbffr

FBC UK, Batley bakery, seeks a Production Manager to lead the value stream with a customer-focused strategy, directing resource planning and operational delivery.

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! Date: 22 Sept 2026 Location: Batley, GB Place of Work: On-Site Employee Shift: Monday - Friday As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory-at-risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit-ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high-quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long-term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision-making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long-serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long-term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FBC UK is seeking a Production Manager for our Batley bakery to lead a busy, 25,000 tonne annual operation with a diverse range of equipment and eight ovens.

The RecipeTo lead the Engineering Team, ensuring that the plant runs efficiently, effectively and safely at all times and that opportunities for improvement are continuously identified and implemented.Key Accountabilities and MeasuresDevelop and manage the implementation of a plant maintenance and improvement programme to increase bakery efficiency and meet performance criteria.Identify and manage the execution of site-based projects, ensuring that the plant runs efficiently during trials and that any difficulties are quickly and effectively resolved.Monitor plant and equipment to ensure both comply with food safety legislation and initiate any required action in a timely manner.Ensure plant and personnel conform to health & safety legislation, policies and standards, initiating any required action so that the site is healthy and safe and free from accidents.Recruit, motivate and develop the engineering team to ensure they achieve the goals and targets agreed in their role profiles and performance review meetings.Identify and implement energy management and environment standards, providing data and organising projects to ensure that site targets are attained.Develop revenue and capital budgets and manage expenditure to ensure that budget targets are achieved.Essential IngredientsFood & Drink Advanced Engineering L5 Apprenticeship or equivalent / HNC or C&G Electrical Electronic / or Mechanical qualifications; I Eng Standard Professional AccreditationCollaboration and team working skillsWarburtons’ quality systems – able to ensure team’s outputs meet required quality standards.Knowledge and experience of bread making process, plant & technology.Knowledge of HR policies and the law in relation to the employment of people.Knowledge and experience of management in an FMCG environment.H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment.IT knowledge – able to use widespread functions within relevant software inc. Microsoft Office, SAP and PLCsCommunicating skills – articulate/develops effective, long-term relationships with key people.Coaching and mentoring skills – takes responsibility for the training and coaching of others.Influencing & negotiating skills – maintains attention when speaking to groups of people/negotiates successful deals and purchases/develops persuasive arguments/demonstrates flexibility in influencing style. Analysing and problem solving skills – anticipates problems before they occur and takes steps to deal with them/correctly & swiftly identifies the underlying problem & finds appropriate solutions.Project management skills – uses project management techniques to create effective plans with – time; cost; quality scope with milestones/identifies areas of risk Decision making skills – makes timely decisions/takes account of the wider risks & implications.Commercial skills – uses an understanding of the cost base in own area to improve profitability/develops and monitors engineering budget.Strategic thinking skills – develops strategy and long term plans and objectives for own area/re-designs processes & ways of working to meet long-term objectives.Management & leadership skills – develops and exciting vision which inspires others to perform/uses a range of management styles/deals effectively with performance issues/creates a sense of trust in the teamExtra DoughAt last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth:Car allowanceA slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leaveAward winning pension scheme with company contributions up to7%Private medical insurance, health screening and life assuranceProducts you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough websiteSupport for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We’re excited to be recruiting Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineers to join our team at Bakery 41, our new state‑of‑the‑art site in Wakefield. With brand‑new equipment, next‑generation automation and plenty of opportunity to shape how things are done, this is a role where you can really make your mark from day one.Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off | Days and NightsSalary: Circa 57,000 + Annual Profit-Related BonusAs a Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineer at Warburtons, you’ll work collaboratively with production, safety and hygiene teams on shift, taking pride in how things are done. You’ll deliver planned and preventative maintenance while developing reliable, future‑proof engineering solutions that help set the standard for the site. The RoleYou’ll be part of our skilled engineering family, working together to spot issues, fix faults and keep our bakery performing at its best. From planned maintenance to hands‑on fault‑finding, you’ll work across a wide range of equipment - from bulk handling through to packaging, site services and PLCs – helping us do things the Warburtons way.You'll:Keep our plant running at its best through high‑quality preventative maintenance and fast, effective breakdown response Drive improvements in asset reliability and performance, reducing losses through RCM and CBM activities Use SAP PM effectively to plan, track and improve maintenance activities Put safety first, ensuring all engineering work meets Health & Safety legislation, company policies and site standards Maintain full compliance with quality and food safety standards, protecting product quality and our reputation Champion a proactive engineering continuous improvement culture, improving maintenance activities and standard operating procedures Essential IngredientsElectrical and Mechanical engineering experienceFault Finding and Route Cause Analysis skillsStructured and practical engineering training (e.g. apprenticeship/HNC/degree).Knowledge and experience of maintenance preferably in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.H&S knowledge e.g., PUWER, IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment.Analysing and problem-solving skills, anticipates problems before they occur and takes steps to deal with themExtra DoughAt last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement of 6.6 weeks, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase additional daysAward winning pension scheme with company contributions up to a maximum of 12%Life assuranceProducts you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website including savings on meals out, holidays, retail and much more! Continued investment in your personal developmentFully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health serviceWe 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.

You will ensure smooth production, maintain quality standards, and provide technical support. Your role includes implementing quality control procedures, conducting tests, and training staff, all while working closely with engineering and production teams.

Fox's Burton's Companies UK is seeking a Production Manager for our Batley bakery to lead the value stream with a customer-focused strategy, ensuring resource planning, production delivery, and profitability.

Salary: Competitive base salary, plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance, profit related bonus, private medical and life assurance. Could you build the engineering operation behind our newest bakery? This is a rare opportunity to join Warburtons at the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Following an acquisition of an existing Wakefield manufacturing site we're preparing to launch Bakery 41, the newest bakery in the Warburtons network. We're looking for an established Site Engineering Manager with significant experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally food or FMCG, who can take the lead in building the engineering function, systems, standards and capability our new bakery needs for the future. This isn't about inheriting an established engineering operation and maintaining what's already there. It's an opportunity to build it. The Recipe As Site Engineering Manager, you'll be a key member of the Bakery 41 leadership team, taking ownership of the engineering strategy and helping establish the foundations for a safe, reliable and high-performing manufacturing operation. You'll have the opportunity to shape how engineering operates from the outset, establishing the systems, processes, standards and ways of working that will support the bakery as it develops. From asset care and maintenance systems to engineering governance, team capability and reliability strategy, you'll bring the experience to understand what great looks like and how to build it from the ground up. Working closely with the Site Lead, senior leadership colleagues and our central Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence teams, you'll turn strategy into practical, sustainable engineering standards that become embedded within Bakery 41. We're looking for someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. You'll need the leadership credibility to set the direction, but also the energy and pragmatism to roll up your sleeves and make it happen. You'll take the lead in: • Developing and implementing the engineering strategy for Bakery 41, aligned to our wider manufacturing and business objectives, • Establishing engineering systems, processes, governance and standards appropriate for a modern, high-performing bakery, • Creating and embedding a robust asset care and maintenance strategy, including preventative and planned maintenance approaches, • Building engineering capability across the site and creating a culture centred around safety, reliability, accountability and continuous improvement, • Developing the engineering organisational structure and building a strong, capable and engaged engineering team, • Establishing clear engineering KPIs, reporting and performance measures to drive reliability and operational performance, • Ensuring engineering compliance and fulfilling the responsibilities of Engineering Duty Holder, • Working cross-functionally with Production, HSE, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Excellence to ensure engineering is fully integrated into the new bakery's operation, • Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, efficiency and long-term asset performance, • Supporting capital investment, equipment upgrades and engineering improvement programmes as Bakery 41 develops, • Bringing external thinking and best practice into the site while drawing on expertise from across the wider Warburtons engineering network, Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave, • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions, • Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance, • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website, • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service For the right Engineering Manager, this is a genuinely career-defining opportunity. You'll be joining Bakery 41 at a unique point in its journey, with the chance to use everything you've learnt throughout your engineering career to help create something new. The systems you establish. The standards you set. The team you build. The culture you create. They'll become part of the foundations of our newest bakery. If you're an experienced manufacturing Engineering Manager who's excited by the challenge of creating, building and improving rather than simply maintaining what's already there, we'd love to hear from you. 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. • A recognised engineering qualification, such as HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent, • Significant engineering leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally food, FMCG or another high-volume consumer manufacturing operation, • Experience developing and implementing engineering strategies, systems and ways of working, • A strong understanding of modern asset care, maintenance and reliability methodologies, • Experience establishing, improving or transforming engineering processes rather than simply maintaining existing systems, • A proven track record of building, leading and developing high-performing engineering teams, • Strong knowledge of engineering compliance, safe systems of work and relevant standards including PUWER, • Experience managing engineering budgets, resources and competing operational priorities, • Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance immediate operational requirements with longer-term engineering strategy, • The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively, • A practical, hands-on leadership style with the resilience to operate successfully within a changing and developing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory-at-risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit-ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high-quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long-term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision-making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long-serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long-term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). Date: 22 Sept 2026 Location: Batley, GB Place of Work: On-Site Employee Shift: Monday - Friday We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross‑functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory‑at‑risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit‑ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high‑quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long‑term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision‑making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long‑serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long‑term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast‑paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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