Area Lead

4 weeks ago


Bellshill, United Kingdom Warburtons Full time

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Essential Ingredients

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and CI improvements Previous experience of monitoring equipment and ensuring it’s compliant, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly Understanding of site level planning activity A background of coaching and developing teams to achieve KPI’s and targets, as well as developing them to be our future stars

It’s simple really, we deliver fresh products on time, keeping quality, safety and customer service at the forefront of every decision.

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free.

We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.

The Recipe

As an Area Lead at Warburtons, you will have a pivotal role in driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency within our manufacturing operations. You’ll lead a team of dedicated individuals, oversee daily production activities, and contribute to our commitment to excellence in quality and safety.

Here’s just a few of the things you’ll be responsible for:

Leadership, Not Just Management: We don't want just a manager; we want a leader. Your primary responsibility is to inspire and guide your team towards achieving their full potential. Lead by example, motivate, and create an environment where your team is empowered to excel Continuous Improvement Champion: Your role is to be the driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives. Embrace and promote Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify areas for process enhancement, waste reduction, and cost optimization. Implement these improvements, ensuring measurable and sustainable results Operational Excellence: Take ownership of the performance within your area and ensure it not only meets but often surpasses Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets. Your area should be a shining example of operational excellence, and you are responsible for instilling a culture of accountability, efficiency, and quality.

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About Us

Bellshill bakery is located between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and proudly supports Scotland as our Scottish Manufacturing site with nearly 300 colleagues working a variety of shift patterns. With two bread plants, we produce a variety of products and are the sole producer of Milk Roll for the UK in total we produce just under a million units weekly.

Our distribution teams deliver 1 million products per week to over 1,000 customers daily, covering 35,000 km per week and in 2022 we celebrated our 25th anniversary.

Did you know, the distance between our furthest delivery point in Stornoway and Norway is equivalent to the distance from Bellshill to Bolton?

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave. Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7% Life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew  Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
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