Job Description

Edinburgh

Company Description

Who are we ?

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ......And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).



FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.



Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox's or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.



We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.



We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues' professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.



Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? We're looking for a proactive and results-driven

Shift Operations Lead

to support our Edinburgh bakery. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the implementation of business unit improvement plans aligned with budgetary goals, while working closely with the site Leadership Team to achieve both annual targets and long-term strategic objectives.



This role is on a shift pattern of Days (M-F 5.30am - 2pm) and Afternoons (M-Th 1.30pm - 10pm, Friday 10am - 6pm)

Main Responsibilities

Execution of the safety system to deliver KPIs and improve wellbeing of our employees. Continuously improve the quality system to eradicate repeat failures. Continually develop our operations system to maximise performance. Lead the operations team to improve plant output and delivery of customer service plans. Delivery of financial budget aligned with the delivery of KPI's in-line with assigned business unit objectives (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime). Work in partnership with site functions, in particular engineering to deliver daily, weekly, monthly and annual targets.

Who we are looking for

Proven experience of leading an operations function, driving change management and improvement strategies in an FMCG environment to improve overall site performance. Use of continuous improvement tools and techniques, in particular SMED/DMAIC/5S/Autonomous Maintenance. Proven track record of developing high performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience of working in a unionised environment. Formal qualification in Manufacturing Excellence is desirable LEAN Six Sigma Green/Black Belt would be advantageous. IOSH and/or Food Safety/Hygiene qualifications, desirable.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.