Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Location: Barnsley
Job Description:
Overview
As an Operations Placement Student at Cranswick, you will gain hands-on exposure to a modern food manufacturing operation across multiple sites. You’ll learn about production, quality, planning, and continuous improvement while working with experienced managers to understand how a large-scale food business delivers for customers. The role offers real project work and a pathway to future opportunities after graduation in a fast-paced, factory setting. This placement is ideal for business-minded individuals seeking practical leadership experience in manufacturing.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Real Responsibility – live business projects
- Employee Benefits – range of benefits
- Future Career Opportunities – potential permanent roles
Responsibilities
- Understand product manufacturing processes with a focus on safety and quality
- Contribute to quality and technical assurance to meet customer and food safety standards
- Support continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and reduce waste
- Learn production planning and supply chain activities to meet demand
- Engage with managers and teams to understand site operations and leadership
Key requirements
- enthusiastic and adaptable
- keen to learn and pursue a career in operations
- proactive attitude
- strong communication skills
- comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- enthusiasm
- adaptability
- proactive attitude
- strong communication
- team collaboration
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Posted: October 21st, 2026