2 Sisters Food Group
Operations Manager
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Operations Manager
Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm) Salary: Competitive salary + benefits
About Us
When you join 2 Sisters, you’re joining one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers – a £3 billion business with 13,500 colleagues passionate about feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle, we produce delicious, high-quality Marks & Spencer (M&S) products, enjoyed by millions of customers weekly. With over 150 product lines and 115 million units produced each year, our impact is felt far and wide.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and hands-on Operations Manager to join our Carlisle site during an exciting period of transformation. This fast-paced production environment is ideal for someone who thrives in leadership, with a real impact on performance, people, and processes.
You will oversee day-to-day operations across 7 key production lines, managing a workforce of ~200 people. Each 24-hour cycle produces up to 200,000 units, requiring exceptional planning and efficiency to maintain smooth and high-quality production.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support Production Managers (days & nights) with effective shift handovers
- Drive performance against KPIs, including material usage, labour variances, and efficiency metrics
- Proactively manage production challenges (breakdowns, staffing gaps, rolling shortages)
- Engage directly on the factory floor, aligning with start-up processes, hygiene, and quality standards
- Collaborate on site-wide transformation initiatives, working with engineering, hygiene, technical, and planning teams
- Analyse operational data, chair meetings, and turn insights into actionable improvements
About You
We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams
- Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- A practical, hands-on approach with confidence to work alongside staff on the shop floor
- Skill in balancing data-driven strategies with day-to-day operational execution
- Drive, resilience, and a proactive mindset—treating challenges as opportunities
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Benefits
- Up to 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid for confidential, year-round support
- Company pension scheme
- Boparan Restaurant Group discount
- Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we offer opportunities for career growth and skill development. Our culture prioritises internal promotions, enabling you to build a long-term and rewarding career with us.
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