About this role
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?
SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Shift Manager (known internally as Shift Lead) to join our Operations team in Nuneaton. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team across our high speed fast moving production lines, delivering over 1,000 tons of packed product per week. You’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
This role is based at our Nuneaton site. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off rotating days & nights, 6:45 - 7 incl weekends.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Leading and motivating a team of c.18+ Production Operators to meet production targets efficiently.
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety (HACCP), and hygiene standards.
Monitoring performance metrics and troubleshooting issues in real-time.
Driving continuous improvement using Lean tools (SIC, T1/T2, 5S, GEMBA).
Championing Saputo’s Manufacturing Performance System (MPS) and DE&I values.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Technical, Planning, and HR.
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
Experienced in a production management role.
Skilled in leading diverse teams in a fast-moving FMCG environment.
Knowledgeable in Lean manufacturing, HACCP, and food safety standards.
A strong communicator with excellent leadership and coaching skills.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools and production reporting systems.
Ideally certified in IOSH Health & Safety, Intermediate Food Hygiene, and HACCP Awareness.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
Private Health Care via AXA
Bonus scheme up to 10% per annum paid quarterly
Inclusive working environment with progression opportunities
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 SDUK branded products
Free, onsite parking
Individual allocated lockers
Subsidised staff restaurant on site
25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
This role has been assessed and is not eligible for sponsorship.
We 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.
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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.
Other facts
About Saputo Inc.
Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
What you'll do
- Lead and motivate a team of production operators to meet production targets efficiently while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Drive continuous improvement and monitor performance metrics in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
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