Front Line Manager (Nights)

Job Location: Kirkham

Company Description

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 are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.  

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. 

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. 

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals. 

About the Role

We’ve got an opportunity at our Kirkham bakery for a Front-Line Manager to join us on the night shift. The Front-Line Manager is responsible for leading and managing a production team to ensure the efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing of biscuit products. This role is pivotal in maintaining operational performance, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the factory. 

This role will operate on a 4 on, 4 off 7pm – 7am shift pattern.
 

Main Responsibilities

Include but not limited to-

•    Supervise, coach, and develop a team of production operatives, ensuring engagement and high performance.
•    Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback and addressing any performance or conduct issues.
•    Organize and oversee shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of production targets and key priorities.
•    Ensure production targets, KPIs, and schedules are met while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
•    Oversee the smooth running of machinery, processes, and workflow, minimizing downtime and waste.
•    Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
•    Ensure full compliance with HACCP, BRC, and food hygiene regulations in all production activities.
•    Identify and implement operational improvements, working with engineering and senior management to optimize processes.
 

Who we are looking for

•    Previous Experience in a Supervisory or Management Role – Experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, or Shift Manager in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
•    Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes & Equipment – Experience with automated production lines, baking equipment, mixers, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
•    Food Safety & Hygiene Certification – Training in Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Awareness, or BRC Standards is highly desirable.
•    Health & Safety Certification – Knowledge of IOSH Managing Safely, COSHH, or risk assessment training is beneficial.
•    Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Experience (Desirable) – Familiarity with 5S, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles is an advantage.
•    Flexibility & Shift Work Availability – Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends, or night shifts as required by production schedules

Diversity Statement

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.