Job Title: Front Line Manager (Manufacturing) 

Location: Watnall, Nottingham 

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days & nights)

So, what’s it all about? 

In the role of Front-Line Manager, you will need to demonstrate the flexibility to adapt plans or approaches when unexpected issues arise, such as machinery breakdowns or last-minute changes to production goals. You should thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be eager to enhance your leadership and problem-solving skills. Your main responsibility will be to provide leadership, accountability, and structure to the production floor. 

You should not shy away from change, as this position is not purely administrative or desk-bound, with limited involvement in daily operations. Instead, you will face unexpected challenges that are a regular occurrence in the production environment. 

To succeed in this role, you must be adaptable and capable of adjusting plans or approaches when required. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure a smooth production process. This will involve assigning tasks based on team members' skills and production needs, monitoring performance, providing feedback, coaching, and discipline as needed, and motivating and supporting the team to achieve production targets and maintain high morale. 

As our next Front-Line Manager, you will take charge of overseeing daily operations to ensure a smooth production process. Your role will involve providing leadership, accountability, and structure to the production floor. 

Key Requirements... 

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Management or high-level team leader position 

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment 

Your future within this role is to be instrumental in helping us to achieve our goals. 

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment. 

You will be working less than half the year due to the fantastic shift pattern on offer.   

Benefits baked in  

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: 

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries. 

• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs. 

• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more. 

• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more. 

• Free on-site parking. 

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. 

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk