Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family-run business as an Area Manager at Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. in Leicester. You will oversee production, ensuring food safety compliance, and inspire teams while fostering a culture of collaboration. This role is ideal for a proactive leader passionate about quality in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in chilled food production.
• Hands-on leadership in food production operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to deliver production plans efficiently.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Quality and customer service focus

Commercial awareness

Team development

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 2 IOSH

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Join Samworth Brothers as an Area Manager at Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. in Leicester! We’re looking for a hands-on leader with experience in chilled food production, a passion for quality and customer service, and the ability to inspire and develop teams. You’ll drive operational excellence, ensure food safety compliance, and collaborate across departments to meet business goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take ownership, apply today and be part of a team that does GOOD things with GREAT food!

• Lead and manage teams to deliver production plans efficiently
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

• Supervisory or management experience in a chilled food production environment
• Hands-on leadership in food production operations
• Commercial awareness and a strong focus on quality and customer service
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations (Level 3 Food Safety & Level 2 IOSH desirable)
• The ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


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.