Manufacturing Director (Ambient Cake)

Location: Carlton, Barnsley

Where Passion Meets Purpose

At Premier Foods, we're proud to be one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites. Our brands are found in 94% of British households, and our Sweet Treats division is home to some of the UK's best-loved products including Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Manufacturing Director (Sweet Treats) is a pivotal senior leadership role with dual responsibility:

Cluster Leadership : You'll lead the strategic direction of the Sweet Treats (Cake) manufacturing cluster, comprising three factories-Carlton (home base), Moreton, and Stoke-on-Trent-with a combined headcount of approximately 2,000.

Factory General Manager : You'll also take direct ownership of the Carlton site, one of the largest purpose-built bakeries in the world, with up to 1,100 colleagues on site (peak) and 11 production lines of 350 SKUs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead top-line growth and profitability across the cluster Shape and implement the operational strategy in partnership with commercial and marketing teams Drive cross-functional collaboration to embed gro...