Manufacturing Centre Manager

LGBT Jobs; Worksop; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

On-site restaurant

Learning & development

Career progression

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Premier Foods is seeking a Manufacturing Centre Manager at its Worksop site to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, service, cost and productivity, while developing capable teams and delivering site objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, change management and data-driven improvement. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage budgets, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure exceptional performance and compliance with industry

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proven track record of delivering operational performance and business targets.
• Exceptional people leadership, coaching and engagement skills.
• Ability to inspire teams and lead through change.
• Strong commercial and operational awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using performance measures and data analysis to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and promote a Health, Safety and Environmental culture where everyone goes home safe.
• Lead operational performance across safety, quality, service, cost and productivity KPIs.
• Translate site strategy into clear operational plans and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams through engagement and succession planning.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, legal and company standards.
• Manage labour resources and budgets to meet operational requirements.
• Build strong working relationships across functions to deliver shared goals.
• Support capital investment projects and site improvement programmes.
• Maintain robust SAP compliance and operational reporting standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational performance

People leadership

Change leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

'Manufacturing Centre Manager position at Worksop, Nottinghamshire'

'High-impact leadership role with accountability for end-to-end manufacturing process'

'Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and private medical insurance'

'Proven manufacturing leadership experience and strong track record in operational performance'

'Inspiring teams, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with food safety standards'

Based - Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AY
Salary + car allowance + bonus + private medical insurance

Application Closing Date: 17th October 2026

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Develop People.

At Premier Foods, we're proud to be behind some of Britain's most loved food brands. As we continue to invest in our manufacturing operations, we're looking for an experienced and inspiring Manufacturing Centre Manager to lead one of our key Manufacturing Centres at our Worksop site.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll have accountability for performance across the end-to-end manufacturing process, from Goods In through Processing to Finished Product. You'll lead large operational teams, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in delivering our site and business objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Creating and promoting a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture where everyone goes home safe every day.
• Leading operational performance across safety, quality, service, cost and productivity KPIs.
• Translating site strategy into clear operational plans and deliverables.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste and optimise performance.
• Leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams through effective engagement and succession planning.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, quality, legal and company standards.
• Managing labour resources and budgets to meet operational requirements.
• Building strong working relationships across functions to deliver shared business goals.
• Supporting capital investment projects and site improvement programmes.
• Maintaining robust SAP compliance and operational reporting standards.

About you

You'll be a proven manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people, delivering results and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll bring:

• Significant leadership experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• A strong track record of delivering operational performance and business targets.
• Exceptional people leadership, coaching and engagement skills.
• The ability to inspire teams and lead through change.
• Strong commercial and operational awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using performance measures and data analysis to drive improvement.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

Why join Premier Foods?

We're a business with strong heritage, trusted brands and ambitious growth plans. We know our people are the key ingredient in our success, which is why we invest heavily in developing talent and creating rewarding careers.

In return, you'll receive:

• Bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced company pension and life assurance
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Career progression across one of the UK's leading food manufacturers
• A supportive culture that champions wellbeing, collaboration and continuous improvement

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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