Production Area Leader

b3 jobs; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of premium products in Worcestershire is seeking a Production Area Leader to manage the Cook Prep / High Risk Prep area. The successful candidate will oversee a team ensuring food safety and product quality. This role offers a salary between £28,000 to £32,000 per annum and a package including 30 days holiday, pension contributions, and opportunities for paid overtime.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Pension with 4% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity for paid overtime

Qualifications

• Leadership/supervisory experience within a food manufacturer or FMCG business.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cook Prep / High Risk Prep area.
• Lead a team of Production Chefs, Food Safety Operatives, and Team Members.
• Maintain food safety and product quality.

Skills

Leadership/supervisory experience

Understanding of hygiene standards

Knowledge of GMP

Quality control skills

Job description

Overview

Production Area Leader

This company is a leading supplier of premium, sustainably sourced products, known for its commitment and uncompromising quality. Trusted by major retailers, they are recognised for raising standards in sustainability, transparency, and product integrity.

About the Production Area Leader job

The purpose of your role will be to manage the Cook Prep / High Risk Prep area, leading a team of Production Chefs, Food Safety Operatives, and Production Team Members. You will be responsible for maintaining food safety, product quality, health and safety, and protecting brand integrity.

Key tasks

• Follow company rules and safety by adhering to hygiene standards, GMP, and Health & Safety practices, and report any issues, accidents, or hazards.
• Carry out product checks (e.g. pack seals, coding, defects) and complete all traceability and CCP records accurately.
• Drive improvements through completion of audits, suggest better ways of working, support new products and processes, and help the team achieve set goals.

About You

The successful candidate should have leadership/supervisory experience within a food manufacturer or FMCG business.

More details

The Production Area Leader job (ref: 8953) is paying £28,000 to £32,000 per annum according to your experience.

The package includes 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), Pension with 4% employer contributions, Employee Assistance Programme and the chance to work paid overtime.

The site is based in Worcestershire and is commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Worcester and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 1.30pm.

Alternate job titles - Production Supervisor | Production Team Leader | Production Line Leader | Assistant Production Manager | Production Shift Supervisor | Food Industry Production Jobs