Graduate - Manufacturing Operations / Supply Chain

Premier Foods; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company offers a Graduate Scheme in Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain based across the UK. Successful candidates will undergo a corporate induction and complete two 9-month placements within different factories. Responsibilities include working on key performance indicators, improving processes, and supporting technical teams in manufacturing settings. The role requires a degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Relocation support loan

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee assistance scheme

Business mentor

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or science-related discipline.
• Willing to undertake formal professional qualification with relevant Chartered Institute.
• UK driving licence is required due to extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete placements in different factories supporting respective teams.
• Work on process improvements in the CI Teams.
• Assist technical teams with Food Safety knowledge.
• Provide support as a Team Leader in manufacturing teams.
• Engage in KPI reporting and management of discipline.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

High level of numeracy and accuracy

Competent in Microsoft Suite

Enthusiasm to be factory based

Education

Degree in engineering, manufacturing or science-related discipline

Job description

Premier Foods Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Graduate Scheme 2026

Each placement will be completed in a different location across the UK and will involve travel throughout

Permanent

This is a ' Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain' graduate scheme where the successful candidates willinitially complete a corporate induction with the whole graduate cohort before moving to a rotational plan that will include two 9-month placements at a cake factory and a grocery factory ,supporting respective teams in delivering KPIs.

Starting point - Corporate Induction, Head Office & a Manufacturing location (4 weeks) :

To gain a broad overview of our company structure; commercial / finance and procurement functions including introduction to our Brands and Values

To complete legal training and cover compliance requirements around IT; HR and people policies.

2 weeks in one or two of our factories with an in-depth overview of our manufacturing and day to day processes helping us get products to customers on time and in full. Having time on our manufacturing lines really understanding our products and processes.

Placement one and two (9 Months each and factory based)

Working within our general manufacturing / production teams working towards our KPIs for manufacturing products

Working within our CI Teams to make improvements to the processes on our manufacturing lines to support existing lines for and new product development.

Working within our Technical Teams to ensure our manufacturing teams are supported with the correct Food Safety knowledge

Working within our Engineering team to provide on line support and project support at one of our 6 manufacturing locations.

Working as a Team Leader within our manufacturing and production teams to provide day to day management support and gain hands on experience of leading a small team on shift.

Completing regular 121s, Thrive Conversations, Career and Wellbeing Conversations

Managing disciplinaries, investigations and absence reviews with individuals as and when required

To manage the discipline of team members and act as a strong role model in demonstrating the Premier Foods’ Values and behaviours

To report daily / weekly / monthly KPIs driving improved OEE and maintaining / exceeding production targets

What will we expect from you?

To take ownership for your own learning and show commitment to the scheme and to the role you perform

Team player – we are all in it together here at Premier Foods

Our graduates play a role in supporting our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy, primarily around being charity / volunteering champions

• An enthusiasm to be factory based and geographically mobile throughout the scheme duration.

Do you offer…?

Degree qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or science-related discipline

Work experience in industry

The permanent right to work in the UK (with no visa restrictions)

Geographical mobility in the UK throughout the duration of the scheme

High level of numeracy and accuracy

Strong communicator – both oral and written

Competent in Microsoft Suite

Willing to undertake formal professional qualification with relevant Chartered Institute / Professional Body (via apprenticeship standard or sponsorship) or similar qualification at level 3-5, as required.

UK driving licence (extensive travel will be required)

The package and benefits…

Starting salary of £30,000 per annum

Attractive benefits package including : 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, Sharesave Scheme, employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts.

Relocation support loan

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

A business mentor

Employee assistance scheme

More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation and influencing skills

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturingsites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK lifefor more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticityandindividuality.We aim to ensure all existingand futurecolleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to workno matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.