Manager, Production

Nuneaton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

Saputo Dairy UK is home to some of the UKs most loved dairy brands including Cathedral City Clover Country Life and Vitalite. Were proud of our heritage and passionate about delivering high-quality products to millions of households.

After significant investment and growth of operations we are seeking a Production Manager to lead one of our most critical production areas at our Nuneaton site driving operational excellence while fostering a high-performing team culture.

Youll be instrumental in stabalising a team as we drive towards BAU by developing and empowering a large diverse workforceensuring clear communication at all levels of the business driving accountability and identifying and driving continuous improvement across all shifts to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products.

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY

Site Leadership: Oversee the full operation of Nuneaton Prepack 2 ensuring efficient conversion of bulk cheese into finished products across 13 production lines
Team Management: Lead a direct team of 5 shift leads and an indirect workforce of 220 colleagues fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Performance Delivery: Drive KPIs and SQDCM metrics aligned with budget and strategic goals ensuring consistent operational excellence
Safety & Culture: Champion a strong safety-first mindset with a focus on food safety colleague wellbeing and continuous improvement
Strategic Initiatives: Lead key projects including labour optimisation yield improvement automation and new product development
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as deputy to the Senior Manager Operations working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business-wide improvements

YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE

Experienced in food manufacturing or FMCG production with a strong understanding of operational excellence and fostering a culture for high performance
Demonstratable working experience with UK food safety standards and leading on external audits
A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making
A proven leader who inspires teams develops talent and drives performance
Comfortable managing large teams and complex production environments
Passionate about delivering results and continuous improvement

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH

Private Health Care
Bonus scheme paid quarterly
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental eye care etc.
Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Long service recognised every 5 years
Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
Discounted branded products
Free onsite parking
Individual allocated lockers
Subsidised staff restaurant
25 holidays 8 bank holidays
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses dairy spreads and dairy-free products with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City Clover Country Life Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Required Experience:

Manager