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Front Line Manager
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,114 - 40,114 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,114
Shifts: 4 days per week, rotating days and nights (usually Monday-Thursday but flexible)
We're working with a leading food manufacturer in the Manchester area who are on the lookout for a strong Front Line Manager to join their production team.
This is a people-first, performance-driven role focused on leading a team within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll support the Manufacturing Shift Lead in driving key metrics across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People - while helping shape a culture of continuous improvement and accountability on the shop floor.
The Role:
* Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
* Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
* Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
* Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
* Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
* Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
* Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
* Monitor and maintain your team’s skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
* Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred)
* Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs
* Comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices
* Capable of coaching and developing individuals at all levels
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
* Organised, analytical, and IT literate
* Comfortable working rotating shifts across both days and nights
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive salary of £40,114 per annum
* 4-day working week (rotating shifts)
* Enhanced pension + maternity/paternity packages
* Life assurance cover
* Retail discounts & on-site company shop
* Strong learning and development culture
* Employee recognition programmes
* Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture
If you're a team-focused leader with a passion for driving performance and developing people - this could be a brilliant next step in your careerBefore You Apply
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