Production Manager
Location:
Carlisle
Working Hours:
06:00-18:00, 4 on 4 off
Salary:
Competitive Salary + benefits
About Us:
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2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join our fast-paced ready meals operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a changing manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving performance, leading teams, and supporting operational transformation.
You will take responsibility for 4 production lines, managing approximately 10-15 operatives per line alongside 4 Line Managers, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is comfortable managing change, supporting infrastructure developments, and playing a key role in new product introductions and site installations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily operations across 4 production lines
Directly manage and support 4 Line Managers and wider production teams
Drive KPI performance across productivity, efficiency, waste, quality, and labour
Ensure all quality, food safety, and health & safety standards are maintained
Produce and deliver accurate production reports and operational updates
Manage absence, attendance, and workforce performance effectively
Participate in operational and cross-functional meetings
Support business transformation initiatives, including process improvements and infrastructure changes
Play an active role in new equipment installations and operational setup projects
Support the introduction of new fresh and frozen ready meal products into production
About You
Previous experience in a Production Manager role within food manufacturing
Experience managing multiple production lines and large teams
Strong understanding of KPI management and continuous improvement
Confident in health & safety, food quality, and compliance standards
Comfortable working within a fast-changing and evolving environment
Experience supporting installations, factory upgrades, or operational transformation projects is highly desirable
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ready meals experience (fresh or frozen) would be advantageous
Why Join Us?
Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
Company Pension Scheme
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
Cycle2Work Scheme
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