Bakery Shift Manager

Bakery Shift Manager

Location: Nottingham

Working Hours: 22:00-06:00 Sunday-Thursday

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

The Role

As the most senior person on site during the night shift, you will lead, manage, and drive performance across the bakery operation. You will typically oversee two production lines , ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery against targets.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a seasoned FMCG manager who is confident working nights and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the night shift operation and site leadership
• Leading and managing two bakery production lines
• Driving efficiency and performance across all lines
• Hourly production reporting and KPI tracking
• Managing waste and identifying reduction opportunities
• Conducting safety tours, watchouts, and quality checks
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and quality standards
• Leading, motivating, and developing night shift teams
• Acting as the senior decision-maker on site during nights

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Shift Manager in an FMCG environment
• Food manufacturing background (bakery experience desirable but not essential)
• Proven experience working night shifts
• A confident, self-starting leader who gets things moving
• Strong people management and decision-making skills
• Results-driven with a focus on efficiency, safety, and quality

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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