Job Title:  Manufacturing Manager

Overview of Role

📍 Location: Allied Bakeries Stoke (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
🕙 Hours:  Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours 
💰 Salary: Circa £65k dependent on experience

Join Our Team!

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager to join the Site Leadership team at our Stoke bakery, a diverse and innovative FMCG environment where you can make a real difference by improving operational performance, creating growth, 
and contributing to a positive and engaged workplace culture. 

Reporting to the Site Manager, we need someone to lead, inspire, and influence in a role that gives a rare opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing operations. 

What You'll Be Doing

🔹 Leading by example to cultivate a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental 
standards.
🔹 Inspiring and developing operational teams, ensuring they meet and exceed KPIs in a fast-paced manufacturing 
setting.
🔹 Continuously improving product quality and manufacturing practices, developing initiatives that optimise 
performance and reduce costs.
🔹 Collaborating across functions to implement national projects, sharing best practices for enhanced site and 
group performance.
🔹 Actively contributing to the site and regional management teams, working towards shared goals and strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For

✅ Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.
✅ A degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) is advantageous, but not essential.
✅ A critical thinker, with strong project management skills, and the ability to present to a range of stakeholders.
✅ A positive attitude with the ability to lead, influence, and develop teams, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
✅ A resilient, results-focused mindset with a passion for delivering meaningful change.

Why Join Us? 🚀

We know that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer:

✔ Private Healthcare
✔ Car Allowance 🚗
✔ Bonus 💰
✔ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays off and the opportunity to purchase additional leave – time to relax and recharge! 🌴
✔ Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests & more! 👓
✔ Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions to secure your future. 🔒
✔ Retail Discounts – Save at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Currys & 500+ other retailers! 🛍️
✔ Career Development – Grow with us through development & training opportunities. 📈
✔ Financial Wellbeing Support – Affordable loans, free financial education & budgeting tools. 💰
✔ Green Benefits – Save up to 40% on an electric car or get a great deal on a bike. 🚴‍♂️🚗⚡
✔ Loyalty rewards – We celebrate milestones with recognition and gifts. 🎁
✔ Recognition & Awards – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! 🏆
✔ Charitable Giving – Support Save the Children through payroll donations. ❤️
 
If you’re a highly driven individual with the enthusiasm and resilience to drive performance and change, this is a role for you!