Regional Manufacturing Director

3 days ago

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Warburtons Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Division:
Manufacturing

Reports to:
Manufacturing Director

Salary:
Competitive + Executive Benefits

About Warburtons

Warburtons is the UK's largest bakery brand, renowned for quality, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a family business with nearly 150 years of baking heritage, we are passionate about delivering fresh, high-quality products to millions of households every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Manufacturing Division as a Regional Manufacturing Director. This is a pivotal, senior role responsible for leading manufacturing operations across a group of bakeries, driving strategic priorities, and delivering outstanding performance through General Managers and senior leaders within the region.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

  • Lead and inspire multi-site manufacturing teams to deliver Warburtons' strategic priorities and manufacturing performance across all indicators.
  • Champion Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, fostering a robust risk management culture.
  • Drive food safety and quality performance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Lead cultural change initiatives, promoting engagement and ownership of our "Fuel our Future" strategy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer service.
  • Develop and implement people plans that support a sustainable, high-performance culture.
  • Promote Manufacturing Excellence, adopting best practice lean tools and techniques.
  • Deliver on strategic priorities including quality, reliability, innovation, and capital projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and unions.

What we are looking for

  • Significant operations/manufacturing experience in a high-speed, multi-site FMCG environment.
  • Proven senior leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
  • Visionary approach with experience in strategic planning and execution.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, able to deliver challenging P&L targets.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills at senior levels.
  • Expertise in continuous improvement and project management.
  • Prepared to travel across multiple bakery locations to support operations.

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary with car allowance
  • Personal bonus opportunity and discretionary profit share
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
  • Private medical insurance, for you and your family
  • Health screening, and life assurance
  • Award-winning pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Access to exclusive discounts and wellbeing support services

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