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We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division - co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value.\n Life in this role\nAs part of our, Integrated Packing Services division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager.\nIPS have an exciting new opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager at our site in Bristol, responsible for the day shift (06:00-14:00).\nWe are seeking a proactive and driven individual to manage production lines, ensuring planned volumes and commercial targets are consistently met. 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