Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
- Based at Abbey Bakery, Cobden Street
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for people, safety, and performance? Walker and Son—a part of Samworth Brothers—is seeking a proactive and hands-on Pre-Bake Shift Manager to lead and inspire our production teams. As a Pre-Bake Shift Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day production, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe operations. You’ll manage staffing, performance, and resource planning, while driving standards in food safety, health and safety, and continuous improvement.
- Manage shift performance and staffing
- Maintain compliance with food safety and H&S standards
- Conduct daily team huddles and audits
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Use data to drive continuous improvement
- Foster a safe, positive and productive working environment
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Proven experience in modern food manufacturing
- Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent knowledge)
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making
- A hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!