Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 7AM-6PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Operations Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have a Shift Manager as a direct report and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
• Manage and support the Shift Manager to ensure consistent performance across the shift
• Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
• Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
• Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
• Experience managing a large workforce
• Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable
• Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
• Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
• Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.