Manufacturing Manager (Weekends)

2 Sisters Food Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health Assured EAP & Grocery Aid

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group, Rogerstone site, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead weekend operations (Fri-Mon, 06:00-16:00). You will report to the Head of Operations and own performance across the site, with heavy shop floor involvement.

The role requires strong food manufacturing background, large-team leadership, and a proven ability to drive improvements while managing labour and costs. A senior, hands-on leader is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in food manufacturing.
• Led large teams in complex, high-volume environments.
• Strong track record of improving performance and efficiency.
• Good commercial awareness, especially labour and cost management.
• Proactive, action‑oriented leadership with hands‑on presence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KPI performance across service, quality, and cost.
• Lead day-to-day production across a large, complex site.
• Drive performance, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Take ownership of labour and material cost control.
• Act as senior escalation point for operational issues.
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes.
• Support NPD launches and product transitions.
• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers and teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong visibility and presence on the shop floor.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Cost management

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Working Pattern: Friday to Monday (06:00-16:00)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying major retailers with high-quality products.

Our Rogerstone Meals site produces around 1.6 million meals every week, operating at scale in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. We are committed to delivering consistently high standards while creating genuine opportunities for career progression across our teams.

Manufacturing Manager

Location: Rogerstone - Meal Solutions

Working Pattern: Friday to Monday (06:00-16:00)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team, with full accountability for site operations across the weekend.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead manufacturing from Friday through Monday, covering the end of one production cycle and the start of the next. You will act as the senior escalation point for the entire site, with full ownership of operational performance during this period.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role. You will spend significant time on the shop floor (circa 50%), leading teams, driving standards, and making real‑time decisions to keep production moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver KPI performance across service, quality, and cost
• Lead day-to-day production across a large, complex manufacturing site
• Drive performance, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Take ownership of labour and material cost control
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes
• Support NPD launches and product transitions
• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers and wider operational teams
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Maintain strong visibility and presence on the shop floor

The Scale

• Responsibility for 650-1200 employees
• Direct oversight of 300+ employees on‑site daily
• Production output of approximately 1.6 million meals per week

About You

You will:

• Bring significant experience within food manufacturing (essential)
• Have led large teams in complex, high-volume environments
• Demonstrate a strong track record of improving performance and efficiency
• Show strong commercial awareness, particularly labour and cost management
• Be a proactive, action‑oriented leader who drives accountability
• Be comfortable operating in a hands‑on, highly visible role
• Have experience in continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)
• Hold a Six Sigma Green Belt or similar qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As part of one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, you'll have real scope for progression. We promote from within wherever possible, offering you the opportunity to build a long‑term career while making a measurable impact in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

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