Area Manager

Drnewitt; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Wellingborough is seeking an Area Manager to oversee daily operations across various production areas. The role requires previous supervisory experience in food production, strong organizational skills, and a proactive management style. Responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams to success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-leader role within food production or manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive and hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and ensure lines are ready for each shift.
• Monitor materials, line speeds and production flow.
• Lead, support and develop the team, including approving holidays.
• Ensure quality checks are followed and materials meet specifications.
• Liaise with engineering to report and resolve breakdowns.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Support audits, compliance checks and accurate shift reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food production

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

IT knowledge and familiarity with production systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Role
We are looking for an Area Manager to oversee daily operations across the Cook Room, Pastry Room and De-box Area. You will ensure smooth shift starts, maintain efficient production flow, and support a team of around 10 colleagues. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and keeping operations running to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and ensure lines are ready for each shift
• Monitor materials, line speeds and production flow
• Lead, support and develop the team, including approving holidays
• Ensure quality checks are followed and materials meet specifications
• Liaise with engineering to report and resolve breakdowns
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Support audits, compliance checks and accurate shift reporting
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team‑leader role, ideally within food production or manufacturing
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Basic IT knowledge and familiarity with production systems
• A proactive, supportive and hands‑on management style

If you are a confident leader who enjoys coordinating teams and ensuring strong operational performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift pattern: 4am-1pm