Area Manager – Night Shift

CV Consulting Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Corby is seeking an experienced Area Manager for a permanent night shift. The ideal candidate will have substantial food production experience, proven leadership skills, and expertise in lean manufacturing. This role offers an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization focused on innovation and employee development, with a competitive salary of £46,350.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent night shift schedule

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a food production environment, ideally within high-care areas.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing, and motivating a dedicated production team.
• Setting and monitoring KPIs to ensure operational success.
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
• Driving continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring smooth operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Area Manager – Night Shift

Corby | £46350 per annum | Permanent Night Shift

Are you an experienced Production professional in the Food industry, seeking a new challenge with real opportunity for impact and progression?

Our esteemed client in Corby is looking for a Senior Area Manager to join their Production and Packaging team on a permanent night shift. This is a dynamic, hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As a Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading high-performing teams and ensuring optimal productivity across production, preparation, and packaging areas. You’ll be working in a high-care environment, so an understanding of stringent industry standards is key.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, managing, and motivating a dedicated production team.
• Setting and monitoring KPIs to ensure operational success.
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
• Driving continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring smooth operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial experience in a food production environment, ideally within high-care areas.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• A strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary of £46,300.
• A permanent night shift schedule – offering flexibility during daytime hours.
• The chance to join a reputable and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and employee development.