Bakery Floor Leader - KPI & OEE Champion

Premier Foods Plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Front Line Leader. In this role, you will lead a team of operators, ensuring production lines run at optimal performance and are audit-ready. The ideal candidate has experience in a factory setting, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications in food safety. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary, focused on driving performance and maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 certifications required.
• Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Experience leading a team successfully in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that lines are running to the required performance ensuring OEE and Waste is at the right levels.
• Lead daily line briefings to all employees on every shift.
• Maintain communication boards, reviewing and sharing information with the team every shift.
• Manage colleague performance and attendance in line with site procedures.

Skills

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Practical knowledge of CI tools and techniques

Working knowledge of safety practices

Basic IT skills

Previous experience of leading a team

Previous experience or understanding of a factory environment

Experience in an FMGG environment

Basic financial acumen

Experience in cost control and manufacturing line efficiency

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Front Line Leader. In this role, you will lead a team of operators, ensuring production lines run at optimal performance and are audit-ready. The ideal candidate has experience in a factory setting, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications in food safety. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary, focused on driving performance and maintaining high operational standards.