Line Manager - Nights

Job Introduction

About the role

As a member of the production team your role will be to deliver daily production targets by following safe systems of work and standard operating procedures. You will lead and motivate a team while ensuring team members have the right skills to carry out their role. You will be responsible for health and safety; product quality and food safety and you will report directly to the Production Manager, keeping them up to date on daily performance.

Main Responsibility

1. Production Oversight

• Monitor daily operations on the production line to ensure targets are met.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks to team members.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and adjusted as needed.

2. Quality Control

• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS).
• Address and report non-conformities or deviations from standards.

3. Health & Safety Compliance

• Enforce health and safety regulations (e.g., PPE usage, hygiene protocols).
• Promote a safety-first culture among team members.

4. Team Management

• Supervise, train, and support production staff.
• Handle performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Foster team morale and encourage continuous improvement.

5. Communication & Reporting

• Liaise with Production Manager, quality assurance, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate records and reports (e.g., production output, downtime, incidents).
• Communicate goals, updates, and changes to the team effectively.

6. Resource Management

• Ensure availability of raw materials, tools, and equipment.
• Minimize waste and downtime through efficient planning.
• Report and escalate equipment issues to maintenance teams.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Encourage staff to contribute ideas for efficiency and quality gains.

The Ideal Candidate

What we’re looking for

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, assertiveness, the ability to work well within a team and follow processes, a positive, inclusive attitude and great attention to detail.

Package Description

Line Manager – Food Production

Hourly rate of £13.84 plus Shift Allowance £1.70 ph

Shift Pattern

Nights 4 On 4 Off - 12hrs

Immediate start; opportunities for progression; 20 days holiday per year, staff shop, onsite free parking, 2 Sisters high-street discount platform.

About the Company

Why 2 Sisters?

When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £2.5billion+, over 17,000 people and covering more than 20 sites.

Why Cavaghan and Gray?

At Cavaghan & Gray in Carlisle, we produce the highest quality meals and are proud to count M&S as our largest customer. Focussing on exemplary quality and standards, we produce 80 million units per year, covering over 120 different product lines. 

Here at Cavaghan and Gray we strive for excellence. Building on our considerable heritage, experience and reputation; whilst embracing innovation and development to exceed the future needs of the food industry.