Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Stretford is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee operations at their Trafford Park site. The role demands strong leadership and supervisory skills in a food manufacturing environment, with responsibilities including managing production lines, coaching team members, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Profit related pay

Annual pay reviews

Onsite gym

Employee discount scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Long service holidays

Paid social events

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude in daily tasks.
• Exceptional communication abilities and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production lines, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Coach and develop team members through training and reviews.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative safety measures.
• Ensure production plans are met and specifications are followed.
• Monitor costs and labor to meet budgetary targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to make confident decisions

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a hands-on, technically skilled Area Manager to lead operations at our Trafford Park site. This is a key leadership role where you\'ll oversee equipment, processes, and people, ensuring excellence across Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, and Cost.

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. Soreen is our Manchester based business within Samworth Brothers. Take a highly successful bakery company, add a much loved, iconic brand and pour on lashings of passion. This is the recipe you\'ll experience when working for Soreen bakery. Be part of a brand with over 85 years heritage built on the dedication and commitment of our workforce and enjoyed by over 1.1m consumers every week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production lines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Coach and develop your team, conducting training and performance reviews
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures
• Ensure production plans are met and products are delivered to specification
• Monitor costs, labour, and waste to meet budgetary targets

Qualifications & Skills

• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, flexible attitude
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to make confident decisions and remain calm under pressure

Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Profit related pay
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Onsite gym
• Employee discount scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long service holidays
• Paid social events
• Training and growth opportunities

Soreen are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to continuing to make diversity and inclusion part of everything we do. 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.