Head of Manufacturing
Location: Rogerstone Meal Solutions (Newport)
Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus + Benefits
About Us
Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturing group, with a turnover exceeding £3 billion and over 13,500 employees. Our Rogerstone site, Europe's largest ready-meals facility, employs 1,600 people with an annual turnover of £200 million. Renowned for producing high-quality meals and benefiting from substantial ongoing investment, Rogerstone exemplifies our commitment to "Making Every Meal Moment Special."
About the Role
The Head of Manufacturing at Rogerstone Meal Solutions is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing operations across multiple departments to drive efficiency, maintain operational stability, and champion safety. This individual will lead a large team, handle responsibilities from safety compliance to managing production variances, and serve as the face of operations internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Full ownership of operations, including HSE and Food Safety, stock accuracy, complaints management, and engineering functions. People Leadership:
Engage and motivate a multi-functional team across shifts, empowering teams to improve performance. Site Representation:
Act as the operational face for customers and auditors, upholding high standards in manufacturing. Operational Efficiency:
Drive improvements in service and supply chain, ensuring KPI targets are achieved.
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven operational leadership experience in FMCG, especially in chilled goods manufacturing. You should excel in people management, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of delivering results in large-scale operations.
Key Requirements Experience in FMCG chilled goods manufacturing, with operational leadership over large teams (ideally 1000+ staff). Strong people engagement skills, with a focus on motivating and leading teams through complex challenges. Agility and quick problem-solving in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Previous experience in a similar role e.g. General Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Site Director, with readiness for a larger operational scope.
Working Hours
Monday - Friday, core hours; flexibility is required due to 24/7 operational demands.
Benefits Car Allowance 25% Bonus with 50% Stretch Target Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount Cycle2Work Scheme Relocation assistance available
Interview Process First Stage: Teams interview Second Stage: On-site interview, factory tour, and presentation Third Stage: Final interview with Site Director, Managing Director, and HR Director
Why Join Us?
Rogerstone has received £25 million in investments over the past 3 years, bolstering its facilities and providing a stable, growth-oriented environment. This role not only involves leadership within Europe's largest ready-meals facility but also positions you for career progression towards a Site Director role in the near future.
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Location: Rogerstone Meal Solutions (Newport)
Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus + Benefits
About Us
Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturing group, with a turnover exceeding £3 billion and over 13,500 employees. Our Rogerstone site, Europe's largest ready-meals facility, employs 1,600 people with an annual turnover of £200 million. Renowned for producing high-quality meals and benefiting from substantial ongoing investment, Rogerstone exemplifies our commitment to "Making Every Meal Moment Special."
About the Role
The Head of Manufacturing at Rogerstone Meal Solutions is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing operations across multiple departments to drive efficiency, maintain operational stability, and champion safety. This individual will lead a large team, handle responsibilities from safety compliance to managing production variances, and serve as the face of operations internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Full ownership of operations, including HSE and Food Safety, stock accuracy, complaints management, and engineering functions. People Leadership:
Engage and motivate a multi-functional team across shifts, empowering teams to improve performance. Site Representation:
Act as the operational face for customers and auditors, upholding high standards in manufacturing. Operational Efficiency:
Drive improvements in service and supply chain, ensuring KPI targets are achieved.
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven operational leadership experience in FMCG, especially in chilled goods manufacturing. You should excel in people management, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of delivering results in large-scale operations.
Key Requirements Experience in FMCG chilled goods manufacturing, with operational leadership over large teams (ideally 1000+ staff). Strong people engagement skills, with a focus on motivating and leading teams through complex challenges. Agility and quick problem-solving in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Previous experience in a similar role e.g. General Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Site Director, with readiness for a larger operational scope.
Working Hours
Monday - Friday, core hours; flexibility is required due to 24/7 operational demands.
Benefits Car Allowance 25% Bonus with 50% Stretch Target Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount Cycle2Work Scheme Relocation assistance available
Interview Process First Stage: Teams interview Second Stage: On-site interview, factory tour, and presentation Third Stage: Final interview with Site Director, Managing Director, and HR Director
Why Join Us?
Rogerstone has received £25 million in investments over the past 3 years, bolstering its facilities and providing a stable, growth-oriented environment. This role not only involves leadership within Europe's largest ready-meals facility but also positions you for career progression towards a Site Director role in the near future.
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