Manufacturing Manager (Weekends)

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Manufacturing Manager

Location: Rogerstone - Meal Solutions

Working Pattern: Friday to Monday (06:00-16:00)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us
2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying major retailers with high-quality products.

Our Rogerstone Meals site produces around 1.6 million meals every week , 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.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team, with full accountability for site operations across the weekend.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead manufacturing from Friday through Monday , covering the end of one production cycle and the start of the next. You will act as the senior escalation point for the entire site , with full ownership of operational performance during this period.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role . You will spend significant time on the shop floor (circa 50%), leading teams, driving standards, and making real-time decisions to keep production moving.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver KPI performance across service, quality, and cost

Lead day-to-day production across a large, complex manufacturing site

Drive performance, efficiency, and waste reduction

Take ownership of labour and material cost control

Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues

Identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes

Support NPD launches and product transitions

Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers and wider operational teams

Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Maintain strong visibility and presence on the shop floor

The Scale

Responsibility for 650-1200 employees

Direct oversight of 300+ employees on-site daily

Production output of approximately 1.6 million meals per week

About You
You will:

Bring significant experience within food manufacturing (essential)

Have led large teams in complex, high-volume environments

Demonstrate a strong track record of improving performance and efficiency

Show strong commercial awareness , particularly labour and cost management

Be a proactive, action-oriented leader who drives accountability

Be comfortable operating in a hands-on, highly visible role

Have experience in continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)

Hold a Six Sigma Green Belt or similar qualification (desirable)

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?
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 high-volume manufacturing environment .

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Job Type:
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