Department Manager

Natures Way Foods Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shift allowance

Employer pension match 5%

Health cash plan

Gym discounts

Life assurance

Shopping discounts

Maternity/Paternity policy

Job summary

Natures Way Foods Ltd at the Runcton site in Chichester is seeking a Department Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing and Production Operatives, ensuring smooth and efficient production. You will report to the Shift Manager and drive high performance on the factory floor.

The role features a 14-on-28 shift pattern, with a base salary up to £37,000, plus a shift allowance and an annual bonus. There are extensive benefits including pension, health plan and various discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a food manufacturing environment.
• Solutions-focused with ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive product excellence by coaching and developing your team.
• Lead with passion and energy, inspiring a diverse team to achieve success.
• Collaborate to tackle seasonal challenges and manage raw material variations.
• Mentor your team to continuously improve and meet quality standards.
• Meet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP, food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify and report signs of modern slavery within the team.

Skills

Team management

Food/FMCG experience

Clear communication

Decision making

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Department Manager | Up to £37,000 base salary | Shift Allowance | Chichester

We are on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Department Manager to join our team at the bustling Runcton site in, Chichester! Reporting to the Shift Manager, youll take the reins of a talented team of Manufacturing and Production Operatives, leading the charge in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your section on the factory floor. This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow!

Shift Pattern

We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 both days and nights. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically, you would be working as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday

What you get from us

Salary between £34,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience

• Annual bonus
• Shift Allowance
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Drive product excellence by coaching and developing your team, ensuring timely production that meets all specifications
• Lead with passion and energy, inspiring and engaging a diverse team to achieve success
• Collaborate effectively to tackle seasonal challenges, manage raw material variations, and meet quality and tight deadline requirements
• Challenge the status quo and mentor your team to continuously improve, striving for perfection in every product that leaves the facility
• Meet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety regulations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless operations
• As a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams within a Food, Manufacturing, or FMCG factory environment
• Solutions-focused, adept at handling a complex and demanding workload
• Strong, clear communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Skilled at balancing priorities and making timely, effective decisions to meet customer needs
• Resilient and composed under pressure, capable of guiding your team through rapid and necessary changes

Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But theres lots more to us than the products we make. Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organization.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.