Manufacturing Manager - Cannington

Yeo Valley Production Ltd; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent British company as a Manufacturing Manager at Yeo Valley. You will lead the manufacturing team, focusing on operational performance and team engagement while contributing to the strategic direction of the site. This role offers the chance to influence positive change and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

7% non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services

Preferential partner rates

Annual bonus based on company performance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG with a track record of sustainable improvements.
• Ability to manage revenue and capital budgets effectively.
• Experience in short shelf life/high risk/dairy categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture that enables high-level performance.
• Shape the site vision as part of the senior management team.
• Provide leadership for operations through High Performing Workplace systems.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Performance

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Leadership qualification in Health and Safety

Job description

What will I be doing?

The Cannington site is central to our strategy to expand the Yeo Valley brand and promote good food for all. It is home to our rapidly growing pouch and bottle formats. Key to our success are team engagement and improving efficiencies, which support our broader company goals.

You will lead the manufacturing team within an 18-month rolling horizon, focusing on enhancing and optimizing operational performance and sharing best practices to deliver the best product, service, and cost efficiency.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team as Manufacturing Manager, you will influence the site’s strategic direction and oversee the execution of performance improvements through developing high-performing teams, all while supporting and nurturing our cultural journey.

You will inspire and lead teams in an established, distinctive, and ambitious food manufacturing company committed to making great food the right way, forever.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create a culture and environment that enables the site to perform at its highest level, supported by role modeling Yeo Valley’s core values of togetherness, trust, ambition, and distinctiveness.
2. Contribute to shaping the site vision as part of the senior management team, providing an integrated strategic plan covering people, plant, and process development.
3. Provide visionary and pace-setting leadership for operations through the development and implementation of High Performing Workplace systems of work.
4. Collaborate, influence, and align these systems with other departments, sites, and central functions as appropriate.

What do I need?

The Important Things

• Proven experience within FMCG with a track record of delivering sustainable improvements.
• Ability to manage revenue and capital budgets effectively.
• Experience in specifying and managing medium to large-scale projects from conception to completion.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance and standards.
• Experience in short shelf life/high risk/dairy categories is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• A recognized leadership qualification in Health and Safety is preferred.

Why should I join the family?

We are an independent, British company proud to produce the highest quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand for major UK retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centers in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday allowance
• 7% non-contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
• Preferential partner rates
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth

Our application deadlines are guidelines; we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note we do not currently offer employment sponsorship, and we only accept applications through our preferred recruitment partners via our portal.