SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
After significant investment and growth of operations, we are seeking a production manager to lead one of our most critical production areas at our Nuneaton site, driving operational excellence while fostering a high-performing team culture.
Youll be instrumental in stabalising a team as we drive towards BAU by developing and empowering a large, diverse workforce ensuring clear communication at all levels of the business, driving accountability and identifying and driving continuous improvement across all shifts to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products.
YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY
Overseeing the full operation of Nuneaton Prepack 2, ensuring efficient conversion of bulk cheese into finished products across 13 production lines
Leading a direct team of five shift leads and an indirect workforce of 220 colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Driving KPIs and SQDCM metrics aligned with budget and strategic goals, ensuring consistent operational excellence
Championing a strong safety-first mindset, with a focus on food safety, colleague wellbeing, and continuous improvement
Leading key projects including labour optimisation, yield improvement, automation, and new product development (NPD)
Acting as deputy to senior manager, operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business-wide improvements
YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE
Experienced in food manufacturing or FMCG production, with a strong understanding of operational excellence and fostering a culture for high performance
Able to demonstrate working experience with UK food safety standards and leading on external audits
A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making
A proven leader who inspires teams, develops talent, and drives performance
Comfortable and experienced managing large teams and complex production environments
Passionate about delivering results and continuous improvement
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH
Private health care
Bonus scheme paid quarterly
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Long service recognised every 5 years
Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
Discounted branded products
Free, onsite parking
Subsidised staff restaurant
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institution of your choice
Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
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Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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