Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; Callington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking an Area Manager to lead a manufacturing team across safety, quality, people, service and cost. You will drive performance through Team Leaders and Supervisors, ensuring production plans are met and standards maintained.

You will develop teams, sponsor continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP. Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience directing large teams via Team Leaders or Supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality and operations compliance.
• Track record of delivering productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Experience in fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, service and cost KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, HACCP and site standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze data, investigate issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety & quality

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

HACCP/Lean qualifications

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and inspirational Area Manager to lead a manufacturing team within our food production operation. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for delivering performance across safety, quality, people, service and cost while creating a culture of continuous improvement. Leading through Team Leaders and Supervisors, you will ensure production plans are achieved, standards are maintained and teams are engaged, motivated and developed to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, service and cost KPIs.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, HACCP and site standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyse operational data, investigate performance issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Proven leadership experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
• Experience managing large teams through Team Leaders or Supervisors.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality and operational compliance.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.
• HACCP, Food Safety or Lean Manufacturing qualifications.
• Knowledge of BRC standards.
• Experience working within automated production environments.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.