Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing discounts

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 and develop teams across our UK sites, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and high-quality standards. You will coach team leaders, monitor KPIs, plan effectively, and collaborate across departments to resolve issues and support customer needs.

With experience in a chilled or high-care food environment, you will drive continuous improvements, communicate clearly under pressure, and uphold HACCP and IOSH standards while fostering a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and developing teams in a chilled or high care food environment.
• Ability to plan, communicate clearly and drive improvements across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP Level 3 and IOSH Standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching teams

Communication skills

Problem solving under pressure

People management

Education

HACCP Level 3

IOSH Standards

Job description

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.,

• 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.
  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!

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