Production Area Leader - food manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of premium products seeks a Production Area Leader to manage the Cook Prep area. You will lead a team to maintain food safety and quality while driving process improvements. This role offers a salary between £28,000 to £32,000, 30 days holiday, and a pension plan. Ideal for someone with leadership in the food manufacturing sector. Located in Worcester, this position operates Monday to Friday from 5:00am to 1:30pm.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Pension with 4% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a food manufacturer or FMCG business is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cook Prep / High Risk Prep area.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and health & safety practices.
• Drive improvements through audits and new processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Job description

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