Area Leader (Back Shift)

G's Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Area Leader to manage daily operations in a busy beetroot factory. This role involves leading a team, ensuring safety and quality standards, and driving performance improvements. Ideal candidates should have proven leadership experience in production environments. The company offers a range of perks including development opportunities and health benefits.

Benefits

31 Days holiday

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Eyecare contributions

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of operators.
• Oversee production targets and manage workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in production

Health & safety knowledge

Quality control

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Team motivation

Job description

Overview

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader with a passion for people, production, and quality? We are looking for an Area Leader to take charge of daily operations in our busy beetroot factory. This is your chance to lead a motivated team, drive performance, and make a real impact on our operational success.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of operators, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in everything you do.
• Oversee production targets, manage workflow, and coordinate with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.
• Uphold the highest health, safety, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Support the Production Manager in achieving overall operational goals.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in food packing.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, quality control, and production processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable - ready to tackle challenges and drive results.
• A team player who can motivate and develop others, fostering a positive working environment.

Why Join Us

• Lead a talented and passionate team in a dynamic production environment.
• Take ownership and make a tangible impact on operations.
• Opportunities for continuous development and career growth.
• Be part of a company that values safety, quality, and innovation.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday 5pm to 2am
• Great Place to Work accredited.
• 31 Days holiday per year including bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme available.
• Cinema and Sky Store discounts
• Supermarket & other retailer discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday discounts
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Eyecare contributions
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities including mentoring.
• Regular social and charity events
• Engagement in local community & early careers events
• Onsite health checks, & annual flu jabs
• Regular wellbeing sessions

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.