🚀 Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 6AM-6PM

Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality pizza & bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have 3 x Shift Managers as direct reports and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
* Manage and support the Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations
* Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
* Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
* Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience
* Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
* Experience managing a large workforce
* Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable
* Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
* Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
* Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Refer a friend scheme
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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