CPU Manager

At Ole & Steen, every product leaving our stores carries our name — and we're looking for someone who understands exactly what that means.

We need a CPU Manager who'll be visible where it matters most: on the production floor. Someone who leads from the front, develops Team Leaders into real leaders, protects our standards under pressure, and makes continuous improvement part of everyday work.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Up to £52,000, depending on experience
Night shift: 8 pm - 5 am
5 days out of 7
A leading role across production, people leadership, quality and continuous improvement — with full ownership of the Food Production department

PACKAGE
Free food whilst on shift
Pension scheme
GP Helpline
Colleague discount across our stores

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
5+ years' experience in food manufacturing, chilled food or CPU operations, with real people leadership responsibility
A proven track record of leading and developing Team Leaders and operational teams in a quick-paced production setting
Robust understanding of food safety, GMP, hygiene,



allergens and traceability
SALSA or BRCGS audit experience is critical — you know what "audit-ready" really looks like every day, not just before the auditor arrives
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools — 5S, visual management, VSM, Kaizen, structured problem solving / RCA
Confident using KPIs and data to identify gaps, prioritise action and measure improvement
A calm, visible and decisive leader who protects standards and people, even under pressure

A NIGHT IN THE LIFE
Walking the production floor across shifts — setting clear priorities, checking deployment and running strong handovers
Monitoring throughput, OTIF, yield, waste, downtime and cost per unit, and acting fast on adverse trends
Owning food safety, GMP, hygiene, allergen and traceability standards — containing defects before they're passed forward
Coaching and developing Team Leaders — briefing, recognising

📌 Cpu Manager Ranchi
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📍 Ranchi