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A leading food manufacturing company in Atherton is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee food safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in chilled food manufacturing and knowledge of BRC standards. You will lead a team, shaping quality strategy and driving standards across

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 150 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: Job Title: Engineering Team Leader Location: Bolton Contract: Permanent Working pattern: 4 on 4 off Salary: Up to £60,000 Are you an Engineering Team Leader or Lead Engineer with experience of working in a manufacturing environment and looking to progress or up for a new challenge? Due to continued growth and investment in our Engineering-led manufacturing sites, we have an opportunity for an Engineering Team Leader to support our bakery in Bolton. As a key part of our Engineering team, you'll engage and motivate a skilled team of engineers, utilising root cause analysis to identify and prioritise corrective, preventative, predictive and mitigating actions. The Recipe At our Bakery here in Bolton, the team are dedicated to delivering unbeatable quality in a safe manner with highly reliable equipment. We are proud to be leading and developing a collaborative, creative and responsive team at the cutting edge of engineering innovation. In this role you will lead, motivate, and manage a team of multi skilled engineers to drive a culture that delivers plant reliability, product quality, and safety in line with company standards. Working with the Engineering Manager you will have accountability for delivering the engineering strategy, via planned, corrective and reactive maintenance work. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager youll provide both hands-on technical support and day-to-day leadership, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of performance, engagement, and professional development. Coordinate and deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve line efficiency. Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely, in line with company policies, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Safety standards. Manage priorities using the sites CMMS system logging, tracking, and closing work orders accurately. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving reliability, efficiency, and cost savings. Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to ensure smooth daily operations. Participate in audits, compliance checks, and engineering project delivery. Lead by example, promoting a proactive, problem-solving culture within the team. Essential Ingredients Qualifications & Training Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering. Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership training. Experience Proven experience in a maintenance or leadership role within an FMCG, food, or manufacturing environment. Strong background in managing, motivating, and developing engineering teams. Experience using CMMS systems and good general IT literacy (Microsoft Office, data reporting tools, SAP). Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of engineering safety, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems. Knowledge of Food Safety, Hygiene, and GMP standards. Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships. Well-organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment. A passion for continuous improvement and developing people. Extra Dough 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. TPBN1_UKTJ