Manufacturing Manager (Mon-Thu) – Lead Fast-Paced Ops

True North Talent Limited; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three‑day weekend (Mon–Thu)

Senior operational leadership

Opportunity to influence site growth

Job summary

True North Talent Limited is partnering with a UK food manufacturer to appoint a Manufacturing Manager for East Yorkshire. This newly created, hands-on leadership role will oversee day-to-day production, lead a team of Section and Team Leaders, and drive safe, efficient operations on a short‑shelf‑life site.

You’ll build structure, accountability and continuous improvement, work closely with Technical, Planning and Engineering teams, and enjoy a Monday to Thursday week with a clear path to

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership of manufacturing teams on a fast-paced site.
• Strong experience in fresh/short-shelf-life food production.
• Proven ability to develop Team Leaders and supervisors.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, food safety and health & safety.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in rapid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve the production plan.
• Develop and mentor Section and Team Leaders across the operation.
• Maintain presence on the factory floor and resolve operational issues.
• Drive throughput, labour efficiency, waste reduction and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with Technical, Planning and Engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Labor productivity

Quality & GMP

Food safety

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Continuous improvement

Communication

Job description

True North Talent Limited is partnering with a UK food manufacturer to appoint a Manufacturing Manager for East Yorkshire. This newly created, hands-on leadership role will oversee day-to-day production, lead a team of Section and Team Leaders, and drive safe, efficient operations on a short‑shelf‑life site.

You’ll build structure, accountability and continuous improvement, work closely with Technical, Planning and Engineering teams, and enjoy a Monday to Thursday week with a clear path to