Production Centre Manager

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Date: 20 Aug 2026

Location: Barnsley, GB

Company: Premier Foods

Production Centre Manager

Based - Carlton, Barnsley - The Home of Mr Kipling

Full Time, Permanent

Salary circa £65,000 per annum + benefits

 

 

 
Shape the Future of Manufacturing at Premier Foods!
 
We're looking for an inspiring and ambitious Centre Manager to join our manufacturing leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our production centres, taking responsibility for 4 production lines, including a new automated production line. You'll lead a team of 5 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports, playing a critical role in delivering outstanding performance across safety, quality, service, cost and people.
Working alongside three other Centre Managers and reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be a visible and engaging leader who can develop people, drive performance and create a culture of continuous improvement.
This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for someone looking to progress their manufacturing leadership career, with a clear pathway towards a future Operations Manager position.
 
 
What You'll Be Doing
 
  • Leading production operations across 4 manufacturing lines to deliver world-class performance.
  • Inspiring, coaching and developing your team and wider workforce.
  • Creating a positive, high-performing culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Using operational and CI data to identify trends, solve problems and drive sustainable improvements.
  • Managing resource planning, performance, budgets and KPIs to achieve business objectives.
  • Working collaboratively with site stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and future growth plans.
  • Building robust succession plans and developing future talent across your area.
 
What We're Looking For
 
We're looking for a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people and driving operational performance.
You'll ideally have:
  • Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or food manufacturing.
  • A proven track record of leading, coaching and developing teams.
  • Experience managing through other leaders and creating high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities, solve problems and improve performance.
  • Exposure to Continuous Improvement methodologies and a passion for driving operational excellence.
  • Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments where flexibility and adaptability are essential.
 
Why Join Premier Foods?
 
At Premier Foods, our success comes from our people. You'll be joining a business with iconic brands, industry-leading manufacturing sites and a culture that encourages growth, development and progression.
In this role you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead significant operational initiatives, develop future talent and build the experience needed to progress into senior manufacturing leadership roles.
Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career? We'd love to hear from you.

 

What we offer in return:

 

  • Salary circa £65,000 per annum
  • Car allowance of £5,460 per annum
  • Bonus scheme (5%)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Up to 7.5% pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Staff discount shop on site
  • Free on site parking
  • Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Sharesave Scheme

 

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

 

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.