Manufacturing Manager – Nights

We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our night shift operation at our iconic Peterborough Theatre Store. This role is unique: the production area is fully visible to the public, providing customers a behind‑the‑scenes view of how our world‑famous doughnuts are made fresh every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the overnight manufacturing team, ensuring exceptional performance on every shift.
• Take ownership of production, consistently meeting quality, food safety, and operational standards.
• Plan and manage labour, productivity, and resources to meet production targets.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies.
• Develop and coach team members to help them grow and succeed.
• Act as the senior operational leader on shift, making confident decisions and resolving challenges.
• Maintain a manufacturing environment that is always ready for public viewing, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience managing teams in food manufacturing, bakery, or FMCG environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience managing production operations and delivering against KPIs.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable using IT systems and production reporting tools.
• Proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work permanent night shifts across Monday to Sunday as required.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee discount.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday pay.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Recognition and reward for great work.
• Uniform provided.
• Access to delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Ready to join the Krispy Kreme family? If you’re passionate about leading people, delivering operational excellence, and creating products that bring joy to thousands of customers every day, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your leadership, passion, and originality – and help us keep the magic of Krispy Kreme rolling, one doughnut at a time.

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