Manufacturing Manager
3 weeks ago
Manufacturing Manager Location: Carlisle Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm) Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits About us: When you join 2 Sisters, you're joining one of the UK's biggest food manufacturers - a £3 billion business with 13,500 colleagues who are passionate about feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle, we're proud to create delicious, high-quality M&S products enjoyed by millions of customers every week. With over 150 product lines and 115 million units produced each year, the impact of our work is felt far and wide. About the role: We are looking for a driven and hands-on Manufacturing Manager to join our Carlisle site during an exciting period of transformation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and wants to make a real impact on performance, people, and processes. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across 7 key production lines, managing a workforce of approximately 200 people. Each 24-hour cycle produces up to 200,000 units, and you will play a critical role in keeping the operation running smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting Production Managers across both days and nights, ensuring effective handovers. Driving performance against KPIs, including materials usage, labour variances, and overall efficiency. Actively managing production challenges such as breakdowns, staffing gaps, and rolling shortages. Spending time on the factory floor, understanding start-up processes, and embedding hygiene and quality standards. Supporting site-wide transformation initiatives, working with engineering, hygiene, technical, and planning teams. Analysing data, chairing meetings, and turning insights into actions that improve performance. About You Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and engage teams. Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to be visible on the shop floor. The ability to balance data analysis with day-to-day operational management. Drive, resilience, and a proactive mindset - someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Benefits * Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays * Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year * Company Pension Scheme * Boparan Restaurant Group Discount * Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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Manufacturing Manager
2 weeks ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom Manpower 2Sisters Full timeJob Description Manufacturing Manager Location : Carlisle Working Hours : 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm) Salary : Competitive Salary + benefits About us When you join 2 Sisters, you're joining one of the UK's biggest food manufacturers - a £3 billion business with 13,500 colleagues who are passionate about feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray...
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Manufacturing Manager
4 weeks ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full timeManufacturing ManagerLocation: CarlisleWorking Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm)Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits About us:When you join 2 Sisters, you're joining one of the UK's biggest food manufacturers - a £3 billion business with 13,500 colleagues who are passionate about feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle,...
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Manufacturing Team Manager
3 days ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Global Full timeManufacturing Team Manager - Nights Location: Carlisle Working Pattern: Monday to Friday on Night Shift 10pm - 6am Based on site: Carlisle, Cumbria Site Introduction: Our Carlisle site is proudly recognised as the oldest biscuit factory in the world, established in 1831. With a workforce of over 980 people, it operates 9 ovens and 19 packing lines,...
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Manufacturing Team Manager Nights
5 days ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Full timeWant to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our...
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Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per yearJob Title:Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Build PlanningLocation:Barrow-In-Furness – OnsiteSalary:£47,271+ Depending on experienceWhat You'll Be DoingLead and manage a team; planning and co-coordinating their activities to meet departmental and business requirements. E.g. including responsibility for training and developmentUndertake...
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Manufacturing Team Manager
2 days ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Global Full timeRole Title: Manufacturing Team Manager - NightsLocation: CarlisleWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday on Night Shift 10pm - 6amBased on site in Carlisle, CumbriaSite introduction: Our Carlisle site is proudly recognised as the oldest biscuit factory in the world, established in 1831. With a workforce of over 980 people it plays a vital role in our heritage and...
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Manufacturing Team Manager
2 weeks ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Full timeOverview Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast‑growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. Working Pattern: The shift is Monday to Friday on Night Shift 10pm – 6am. Based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Site...
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Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year*Job Title:Senior Quality Manager–*Strategic Manufacturing*Location:*UK Wide (West). (Contractual location: Barrow-in-Furness/Liverpool). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.*Grade:*GG13What You'll Be DoingManaging/directing a team of junior managers and...
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Manufacturing Team Manager
6 days ago
Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Foods Limited Full timeAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be **purpose-led**,...
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Carlisle, United Kingdom pladis Full timeA global confectionery company is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance strategy within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role requires proven experience in maintenance management, a strong team leadership background, and familiarity with AI applications in maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure high...
