Manufacturing Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
As Manufacturing Manager, you'll be part of the site management team (SMT) and key to the development and execution of the site strategy, enhancing and optimising performance through the development of high performing teams whilst supporting and nurturing our cultural journey.
This is an opportunity to lead teams in an established, distinctive and ambitious food manufacturing company that is committed to making great British dairy the right way. Forever.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work; we value diversity and believe that everyone can make a positive impact in an environment where we feel we belong and where we feel we have a future.
As Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Providing visionary leadership for the operations teams whilst developing High Performing Teams and implementing systems of work
- Creating a culture and environment that enables the site to perform at the highest possible level
- Contributing to the shaping of the site vision as part of the senior management team (SMT) providing an integrated strategic plan which incorporates all dimensions of people, plant and process development.
- Providing pace-setting leadership for the operations teams through the development and implementation of High Performing Workplace systems of work.
- Developing engagement and empowerment at all levels of the operations team building skills, capability and contribution.
- Leading and delivering capital projects and operational change programs across the site.
- Influencing best practice and sharing learnings across the wider business
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Manager roles across Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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