Manufacturing Shift Lead
Finsbury FoodsScotland, United Kingdom
Posted April 2, 2026
40000 - 60000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Finsbury Foods is a leading UK bakery group that supplies a broad portfolio of cakes, breads, and snack items to supermarket own-labels, high‑street restaurants, hotels, and pubs. Operating eight production sites under brands such as Memory Lane Cakes, Lightbody, and Johnstone’s Food Service, the company delivers fresh and frozen rolls, artisan breads, organic varieties, and specialty products like Cranks and Vogels. Its cake division produces premium sponge and loaf cakes, seasonal and licensed celebration cakes for brands such as Disney and Thornton’s, as well as individually portioned sweet snacks. Finsbury’s strength lies in its integrated supply chain, commitment to quality, and ability to tailor products for diverse retail and hospitality partners.
Job Description
Join our Operations team as a Manufacturing Shift Lead at Finsbury Food Group in Hamilton, UK. As a driven and hands-on leader, you will take ownership of shift performance and lead teams to deliver operational excellence.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Strong track record of delivering KPIs (labour/material variance, OEE, yield) and driving continuous improvement.
- IOSH Managing Safely and Level 3 Food Hygiene qualified.
- Experience using ERP systems and performance management tools.
- Strong problem-solving capability (e.g. root cause analysis, A3).
- Solid understanding of BRC, GMP, allergen controls, and food safety standards.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
Benefits
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
