Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; Worksop; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Samworth Brothers in Worksop seeks an Area Manager to lead a frontline team, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of daily plans. You will coach Team Leaders, drive performance and maintain high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with other departments to resolve issues, support continuous improvements and maintain strong customer service. HACCP Level 3 and IOSH knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Seasoned people leader with experience coaching teams in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP Level 3.
• Proven ability to plan, monitor KPIs and deliver improvements in a fast-paced setting.

Responsabilités

• Guide Team Leaders and colleagues so that the daily plan is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safety, quality and process standards and ensure they are followed consistently.
• Monitor performance, review data and take action where improvements are needed.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

HACCP Level 3

IOSH Standards

Production planning

Description du poste

About The Role

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.

Key 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.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• 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.

• 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

About Us

Located in Worksop, Manton Wood is a proud part of our Food to Go division, producing a wide variety of high-quality pre-packed salads, sandwiches, bagels, wraps, paninis, and ciabattas. Our products help leading retailers offer an exciting range of flavours to meet the ever-changing tastes of today’s consumers.

At Manton Wood, you’re more than just an employee, you’re 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.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.