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Shift Manager

Location: Dronfield

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Shift Pattern: Week 1: Wednesday - Saturday, Week 2: Thursday - Saturday

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. Our Gunstones Bakery is a long-standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. As part of our continued commitment to quality and excellence, we are investing in strong leadership to help shape the future of this iconic bakery.

About the Role

The Shift Manager will lead a large team of approximately 130 operatives and 7 team leaders, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing process during their assigned shift. This hands-on leadership role is pivotal in driving performance across multiple areas of the factory including dispensary, sieving, dust control, and H&S zones.

You will be responsible for leading end-to-end production operations, managing people, processes, and performance while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team across 4 baking lines and 5 packing lines
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with health & safety regulations
• Act as the primary point of escalation during your shift, making fast decisions in critical situations
• Monitor operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain product quality
• Collaborate with other Shift Managers and Senior Leadership Team to ensure seamless coordination across shifts and departments
• Promote a culture of engagement, development, and accountability within the workforce

About You

This role is ideal for an ambitious, experienced leader with a track record in managing large teams in high-pressure environments. You should be passionate about people development, operational excellence, and delivering results.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience leading teams of over 100 people
• Strong background in fast-paced manufacturing environments (food, pharma or temperature-controlled preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to coach and develop others
• Demonstrated ability to make quick decisions and lead under pressure
• Commitment to health & safety standards with incident management capability
• Willingness to grow within the business and take on increasing responsibility

Desirable:

• Previous exposure to Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Prior experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
• Ambition to progress into Site Management roles

Benefits

• Standard Company Benefits package
• 24.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Career progression opportunities towards Site Management
• Access to training and development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid
• Discount scheme with Boparan Restaurant Group
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

At Gunstones Bakery, you'll be part of a respected heritage brand producing premium bakery goods for some of the UK's most well-known retailers. This role offers real autonomy, hands-on leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a stable and supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead at scale, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now and become a key player in one of the UK's most trusted bakeries.

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