Manufacturing Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Refer a friend scheme

EAP & Grocery Aid

Restaurant group discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Nottingham (The Pizza Factory) is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead operations across the site. You will work with quality, safety, engineering and production teams, directly managing three Shift Managers to drive performance and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on risk assessments, compliance, and sustaining high standards of quality and safety in a fast-paced environment with 24-hour operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large food manufacturing teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Auditing experience and customer-facing skills.
• Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour factory operations and ensure meeting quality and cost standards.
• Lead and support Shift Managers to achieve consistent performance.
• Drive risk assessments, training, and accident investigations.
• Ensure issues are resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.
• Build a culture of accountability and high performance.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Risk assessments

Quality & safety

Auditing

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 6AM-6PM Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality pizza & bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have 3 x Shift Managers as direct reports and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards Manage and support the Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams Experience managing a large workforce Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred) Auditing experience and customer-facing skills Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.