Production Shift Manager
Production Shift Manager
Manufacturing - Rochdale
Contract: Full time
Salary: Competitive
In our standalone factories, you’ll join a dedicated team responsible for mixing, processing, and packaging our world-famous doughnuts, fresh and ready to ship to local stores and supermarket shelves. It’s fast-paced, hands-on work where every role plays a key part in our success.
Are You an Original?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Want to be part of something genuinely sweet? We’re looking for a passionate and driven Shift Manager to join our iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory in Rochdale. If you’re all about leading high-performing teams, delivering excellence, and crafting moments of joy, this could be your perfect next step.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary + annual performance bonus
Work-Life Balance - 4 on 4 off, Full-Time (including weekends)
25 days’ holiday + pension scheme + life assurance
Free doughnuts & hot drinks on shift
Treatbox - online discounts, vouchers, and offers from big-name brands
Employee Assistance Platforms - your 24/7 wellbeing companion, including online GP, mental health support, fitness plans, and legal & financial guidance for you and your family
What You’ll Be Doing
As Shift Manager, you’ll be the engine that keeps our operations running smoothly. Leading the shopfloor, coaching your team, and keeping every doughnut to Krispy Kreme’s standard of quality, consistency, and safety.
Lead and motivate teams, ensuring performance targets and quality standards are consistently met
Champion health & safety, cleanliness and process compliance
Oversee daily workflow and staffing, acting as the most senior leader on site when required
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of ownership, respect, and kudos
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership in a Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment
A hands-on people manager with a passion for coaching and development
Good understanding of continuous improvement principles and production efficiency
Confident with numbers, data, and digital systems
Great communicator and team collaborator
Be part of something original. Be part of something sweet.
N.B. The internal job title for this role is: Shift Manager
About Krispy Kreme:
Our People: We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here!
Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?
Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture
Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.
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