Manufacturing Manager (Weekends)

<p data-start="155" data-end="317"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong data-start="155" data-end="180">Manufacturing Manager</strong></span></p> <p data-start="155" data-end="317"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong data-start="183" data-end="196">Location:</strong> Rogerstone - Meal Solutions</span></p> <p data-start="155" data-end="317"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong data-start="227" data-end="247">Working Pattern:</strong> Friday to Monday (06:00-16:00)</span></p> <p data-start="155" data-end="317"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong data-start="281" data-end="292">Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</span></p> <h3 data-section-id="ze65gt" data-start="324" data-end="340"><strong data-start="328" data-end="340"><span style="font-size: small;">About Us</span></strong></h3> <p data-start="342" data-end="488"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">2 Sisters Food Group</span></span> is one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying major retailers with high-quality products.</span></p> <p data-start="490" data-end="767"><span style="font-size: small;">Our Rogerstone Meals site produces around <strong data-start="532" data-end="564">1.6 million meals every week</strong>, operating at scale in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. We are committed to delivering consistently high standards while creating genuine opportunities for career progression across our teams.</span></p> <h3 data-section-id="mnykyz" data-start="774" data-end="790"><strong data-start="778" data-end="790"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></h3> <h3 data-section-id="mnykyz" data-start="774" data-end="790"><strong data-start="778" data-end="790"><span style="font-size: small;">The Role</span></strong></h3> <p data-start="792" data-end="948"><span style="font-size: small;">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-start="822" data-end="847">Manufacturing Manager</strong> to join our Senior Leadership Team, with full accountability for site operations across the weekend.</span></p> <p data-start="950" data-end="1250"><span style="font-size: small;">Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead manufacturing from <strong data-start="1020" data-end="1045">Friday through Monday</strong>, covering the end of one production cycle and the start of the next. You will act as the <strong data-start="1135" data-end="1182">senior escalation point for the entire site</strong>, with full ownership of operational performance during this period.</span></p> <p data-start="1252" data-end="1462"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a <strong data-start="1262" data-end="1306">highly visible, hands-on leadership role</strong>. You will spend significant time on the shop floor (circa 50%), leading teams, driving standards, and making real-time decisions to keep production moving.</span></p> <h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="1469" data-end="1497"><strong data-start="1473" data-end="1497"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></h3> <h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="1469" data-end="1497"><strong data-start="1473" data-end="1497"><span style="font-size: small;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></h3> <ul data-start="1499" data-end="2107"> <li data-section-id="1aq0kco" data-start="1499" data-end="1562"><span style="font-size: small;">Deliver KPI performance across <strong data-start="1532" data-end="1562">service, quality, and cost</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="bi67nc" data-start="1563" data-end="1634"><span style="font-size: small;">Lead day-to-day production across a large, complex manufacturing site</span></li> <li data-section-id="1ayhtcd" data-start="1635" data-end="1687"><span style="font-size: small;">Drive performance, efficiency, and waste reduction</span></li> <li data-section-id="11irdbm" data-start="1688" data-end="1744"><span style="font-size: small;">Take ownership of <strong data-start="1708" data-end="1744">labour and material cost control</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="kcjvfd" data-start="1745" data-end="1804"><span style="font-size: small;">Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues</span></li> <li data-section-id="mezbxs" data-start="1805" data-end="1859"><span style="font-size: small;">Identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes</span></li> <li data-section-id="1j1arze" data-start="1860" data-end="1910"><span style="font-size: small;">Support <strong data-start="1870" data-end="1886">NPD launches</strong> and product transitions</span></li> <li data-section-id="5as92w" data-start="1911" data-end="1980"><span style="font-size: small;">Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers and wider operational teams</span></li> <li data-section-id="1cg2f65" data-start="1981" data-end="2047"><span style="font-size: small;">Drive a culture of <strong data-start="2002" data-end="2047">accountability and continuous improvement</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="1tqtegi" data-start="2048" data-end="2107"><span style="font-size: small;">Maintain strong visibility and presence on the shop floor</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="14aw8nb" data-start="2114" data-end="2131"><strong data-start="2118" data-end="2131"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></h3> <h3 data-section-id="14aw8nb" data-start="2114" data-end="2131"><strong data-start="2118" data-end="2131"><span style="font-size: small;">The Scale</span></strong></h3> <ul data-start="2133" data-end="2299"> <li data-section-id="fns6jx" data-start="2133" data-end="2176"><span style="font-size: small;">Responsibility for <strong data-start="2154" data-end="2176">650-1200 employees</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="16kckb8" data-start="2177" data-end="2231"><span style="font-size: small;">Direct oversight of <strong data-start="2199" data-end="2231">300+ employees on-site daily</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="1vo02k0" data-start="2232" data-end="2299"><span style="font-size: small;">Production output of approximately <strong data-start="2269" data-end="2299">1.6 million meals per week</strong></span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="v9zrqg" data-start="2306" data-end="2323"><strong data-start="2310" data-end="2323"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></h3> <h3 data-section-id="v9zrqg" data-start="2306" data-end="2323"><strong data-start="2310" data-end="2323"><span style="font-size: small;">About You</span></strong></h3> <p data-start="2325" data-end="2334"><span style="font-size: small;">You will:</span></p> <ul data-start="2336" data-end="2910"> <li data-section-id="t9remr" data-start="2336" data-end="2408"><span style="font-size: small;">Bring significant experience within <strong data-start="2374" data-end="2396">food manufacturing</strong> (essential)</span></li> <li data-section-id="1w7niq2" data-start="2409" data-end="2472"><span style="font-size: small;">Have led large teams in <strong data-start="2435" data-end="2472">complex, high-volume environments</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="bigco2" data-start="2473" data-end="2552"><span style="font-size: small;">Demonstrate a strong track record of improving <strong data-start="2522" data-end="2552">performance and efficiency</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="1hguqgl" data-start="2553" data-end="2632"><span style="font-size: small;">Show strong <strong data-start="2567" data-end="2591">commercial awareness</strong>, particularly labour and cost management</span></li> <li data-section-id="keragd" data-start="2633" data-end="2699"><span style="font-size: small;">Be a proactive, action-oriented leader who drives accountability</span></li> <li data-section-id="rbr0jl" data-start="2700" data-end="2765"><span style="font-size: small;">Be comfortable operating in a <strong data-start="2732" data-end="2765">hands-on, highly visible role</strong></span></li> <li data-section-id="1l0thgn" data-start="2766" data-end="2839"><span style="font-size: small;">Have experience in <strong data-start="2787" data-end="2827">continuous improvement methodologies</strong> (desirable)</span></li> <li data-section-id="13qtyzi" data-start="2840" data-end="2910"><span style="font-size: small;">Hold a <strong data-start="2849" data-end="2873">Six Sigma Green Belt</strong> or similar qualification (desirable)</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="425p9e" data-start="2917" data-end="2933"><strong data-start="2921" data-end="2933"><span style="font-size: small;">Benefits</span></strong></h3> <ul data-start="2935" data-end="3135"> <li data-section-id="gpikba" data-start="2935" data-end="2985"><span style="font-size: small;">33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)</span></li> <li data-section-id="pcijna" data-start="2986" data-end="3048"><span style="font-size: small;">Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid</span></li> <li data-section-id="6tn456" data-start="3049" data-end="3075"><span style="font-size: small;">Company Pension Scheme</span></li> <li data-section-id="nha9qe" data-start="3076" data-end="3113"><span style="font-size: small;">Boparan Restaurant Group Discount</span></li> <li data-section-id="3l5y6" data-start="3114" data-end="3135"><span style="font-size: small;">Cycle2Work Scheme</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1kb8cjf" data-start="3142" data-end="3162"><strong data-start="3146" data-end="3162"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></h3> <h3 data-section-id="1kb8cjf" data-start="3142" data-end="3162"><strong data-start="3146" data-end="3162"><span style="font-size: small;">Why Join Us?</span></strong></h3> <p data-start="3164" data-end="3438"><span style="font-size: small;">As part of one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, you'll have real scope for progression. We promote from within wherever possible, offering you the opportunity to build a long-term career while making a measurable impact in a <strong data-start="3396" data-end="3437">high-volume manufacturing environment</strong>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>#Meals01</p>