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Man­u­fac­tur­ing Oper­a­tions Manager

About Cranswick Country Foods:

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are seeking a driven, inspirational Operations Manager to join our senior management team and lead the successful performance of our production operations.

What the role involves:

  • Maximise profitability, drive operational excellence and develop continuous improvement strategies for production
  • Lead the application of our high quality, legal and safety standards across all production and operation areas
  • Develop and lead a high performing team to ensure the highest standards are delivered and provide guidance and coaching for those responsible for the day-to-day production operations.
  • Prioritise our guiding principles of Value, Quality, People, and Innovation
  • Work collaboratively with support functions to ensure the effective running of the production areas

What you will need:

  • Production management experience within FMCG environment
  • People leadership and management skills
  • Resilience, tenacity, passion and energy
  • Flexibility with working hours when needed to manage the factory effectively

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 5% Company pension contributions
  • Private Health Cover after 1 year’s service
  • Discounted share scheme
  • Death in service insurance
  • Access to a range of discounts and benefits with our Feed Your Wellbeing platform
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Enhanced holiday after (2 and 4 years’ service)

Interested?:

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]

Closing Date: 1st January 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.

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