Production Area Manager

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave opportunities

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers in Leicester is seeking an Area Manager for Deli Operations. You will lead a team to ensure safe and efficient operations, while fostering a positive work environment and helping colleagues develop.

The role includes guiding Team Leaders, monitoring performance, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates are resilient leaders with HACCP knowledge and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced food environment.

Join Samworth Brothers to be part of a family culture committed to excellence, stability, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Resilient and credible leader with coaching experience.
• Confident in decision-making under pressure.
• Understanding of food safety requirements and HACCP Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Guide Team Leaders to deliver plans safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Monitor performance data and implement improvements.
• Support team wellbeing, performance, and attendance.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership in food environment

Problem-solving under pressure

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Operational planning and KPIs

Team communication and relationship building

Job description

As an Area Manager in our Deli Operations, 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

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

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.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.