At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Saputo Dairy UK is home to some of the UK’s most loved dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, and Vitalite. We’re proud of our heritage and passionate about delivering high-quality products to millions of households. We’re now 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. You’ll be instrumental in developing and empowering a large, diverse workforce—ensuring clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement across all shifts to consistently deliver safe, high-quality products. You’ll Make Contributions That Matter By… Site Leadership : Oversee the full operation of Nuneaton Prepack 2, ensuring efficient conversion of bulk cheese into finished products across 13 production lines. Team Management : Lead a direct team of 5 shift leads and an indirect workforce of 220 colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Performance Delivery : Drive KPIs and SQDCM metrics aligned with budget and strategic goals, ensuring consistent operational excellence. Safety & Culture : Champion a strong safety-first mindset, with a focus on food safety, colleague wellbeing, and continuous improvement. Strategic Initiatives : Lead key projects including labour optimisation, yield improvement, automation, and new product development. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as deputy to the Senior Manager, Operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business-wide improvements. You’re Best Suited For The Role If You Are… Experienced in food manufacturing or FMCG production, with a strong understanding of operational and food safety standards. 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 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 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 Individual allocated lockers Subsidised staff restaurant 25 holidays 8 bank holidays One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions 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. For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all. 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. In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.