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Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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Site Excellence Manager
Wigston LE18 4LZ
Site Introduction:
The Wigston site, with a heritage dating back to 1895, is renowned for its long-standing tradition in biscuit production and its evolution through various ownerships, now proudly part of pladis Global. The site is home to a diverse and multicultural workforce, comprising 200 permanent employees and a sizable seasonal agency team. The team is represented by the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Trade Union and is committed to inclusivity and diversity at every level. Wigston’s culture emphasises pride in its people, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to delivering high-quality products enjoyed nationwide, all while fostering an environment where diversity and long service are celebrated.
The Role:
Reporting to the Factory General Manager as a key member of the site leadership team, the Site Excellence Manager plays a vital role in delivering the overall site strategy. You’ll be accountable for developing and implementing the site Excellence strategy, aligned with the pladis Global Excellence framework, across the Wigston site.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strategically important workstream, delivering operational objectives, strategic projects, and cultural transformation. You’ll coach, support, and facilitate improvement initiatives through Team Managers and Operator groups, embedding excellence practices at every level.
While the role is based at Wigston, occasional travel to other sites will be encouraged to support projects and benchmarking. The role is not shift-based but requires flexibility to meet business and project needs.
What will this role achieve?
This is a high-impact position responsible for designing, implementing, and embedding operational excellence programmes across the site. You’ll influence and collaborate widely to drive a culture of continuous improvement, reduce costs, and add value through Lean and CI methodologies.
As part of the site leadership team, you’ll lead the improvement pipeline, support strategic goals, and ensure sustainability of excellence initiatives. You’ll also play a central role in capability building, coaching, and mentoring teams at all levels.
What will be your key deliverables?
Bring your experience!
Essential
Desirable
Interview Process
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.