2 Sisters Food Group
Manufacturing Manager
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Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Manager
- Location: Carlisle
- Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm)
About Us
When you join 2 Sisters, you’re part of one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers – a £3 billion business with 13,500 passionate colleagues dedicated to feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle, we create delicious, high-quality products for M&S, producing over 115 million units annually across 150+ product lines.
About the Role
We’re seeking a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead our Carlisle site during a major transformation period. This is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, with a focus on performance, people, and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across 7 key production lines, managing a team of 200+ staff.
- Play a critical role in sustaining 200,000 units produced every 24-hour cycle.
- Lead and support Production Managers for both days and nights, ensuring smooth handovers.
- Drive KPI performance, including materials usage, labour variances, and efficiency.
- Actively manage challenges such as breakdowns, staff shortages, and supply disruptions.
- Spend time on the factory floor, troubleshooting start-up processes, and embedding hygiene and quality standards.
- Support site-wide transformation projects, collaborating with engineering, hygiene, technical, and logistics teams.
- Analyse production data, chair meetings, and implement insights to improve operations.
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About You
We’re looking for candidates with:
- Strong leadership skills—ability to inspire and engage teams.
- Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing.
- A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to visibility on the shop floor.
- Ability to balance data analytics with operational management.
- Drive, resilience, and a proactive mindset—viewing challenges as opportunities.
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Benefits
✔ Up to 33 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) ✔ Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme + Grocery Aid (24/7 support) ✔ Company Pension Scheme ✔ Boparan Restaurant Group Discount ✔ Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
With career growth opportunities, a culture of promotive internal hiring, and a focus on rewarding long-term talent, we’re invested in building your future alongside ours. Take pride in being part of a business that feeds millions while supporting your own professional journey.
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