Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Samworth Brothers is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team across our chilled/high care food sites, delivering work safely, on time and to the right standard. You will coach & develop staff, maintain strong performance, and plan with clear communication to resolve issues and support customer needs.

This role requires HACCP Level 3 and IOSH Standards familiarity, and a proven ability to manage production KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coaching and developing teams in a chilled or high care food environment.
• Ability to find solutions and make clear decisions under pressure.
• Solid grasp of production processes, KPIs and operational planning in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support wellbeing, performance and attendance.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements (HACCP Level 3) and IOSH Standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead the team to maintain safety, quality and process standards.
• Monitor performance, review data and take corrective actions.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting wellbeing, performance and attendance.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and deliver good service.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Performance monitoring

Collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Ausbildung

HACCP Level 3

IOSH Standards

Jobbeschreibung

As an Area Manager you will lead the team to deliver work safely, on time and to the right standard. The role involves supporting people, helping them to develop and creating a positive working environment. Clear communications and good planning help keep performance on track, whilst practical problem solving ensures that the area runs smoothly each day. Collaboration with other teams is an important part of resolving issues, trialling new ideas and supporting customer needs.

Shift - Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Guide Team Leaders and colleagues so that the daily plan is delivered safely and efficiently

• Maintain safety, quality and process standards and make sure they're followed consistently
• Monitor performance, review data and take action where improvements are needed
• Communicate openly, coach your team and support wellbeing, performance and attendance
• Work closely with other departments to resolve issues, support improvements and deliver good service.

You are a resilient and credible leader with experience of coaching and developing teams in a chilled or high care food environment.

You are confident in finding solutions, thinking ahead and making clear decisions under pressure.

You understand food safety requirements and HACCP Level 3 and IOSH Standards.

You have a solid grasp of production processes, KPIs and operational planning in a fast paced setting.

You communicate well, build strong working relationships and manage performance in a fair and consistent way.

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.

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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

• 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