Section Manager

TN United Kingdom; Brackley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Section Manager for their Scropton site. This role offers the chance to lead a team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to high safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for managing team performance, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Join a supportive organization that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional development and career progression in the thriving food sector.

Benefits

Up to 6% employer matched pension contributions

Company life assurance

Cashback perks

Shopping discounts

Cinema tickets

Free online health advice & support

Wellbeing assessments

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Manager or Team Leader in production.
• Proven skills in managing teams and implementing change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Team Leaders and colleagues in your section.
• Lead adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People Management

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

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You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Scropton site:

Our manufacturing site in Scropton, Derbyshire is a primary site, producing turkey raw materials for food service, retail and further processing at other sites. Production capacity increases during the autumn and winter months, as the demand for seasonal products rises.

Our Scropton site employs approximately 300 talented individuals, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!

About the Role:

Are you passionate about People and Operations? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in Food Manufacturing?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Section Manager to join our Production team based at our Scropton site.

The role is factory based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. Production operates 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday. As Section Manager you’ll be working a set pattern of Monday to Friday 06:00 – 15:00.

Due to the nature of primary manufacturing some flexibility with hours may be required to ensure the high levels of bird welfare and product integrity are maintained.

What will you be doing as a Section Manager at Avara?

As a Section Manager you will be accountable to the Production Manager for the operational output within your designated section to effectively manage all operations and ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met.

You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.

What will your key responsibilities as Section Manager include?

• Managing and developing Team Leaders and colleagues within your zones.
• Leading your section on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence.
• Being the Section lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives across a range of areas.
• Carrying out line side checks for potential efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Utilizing allocated resources within your section. Escalate shortfalls in resource, supply chain or asset reliability when required.
• Implementing processes and procedures to ensure the effective capture of data for analysis by senior management.
• Ensuring consistency in applying the company’s policies and procedures.
• Developing and reviewing SOPs for designated areas.
• On request, deputising for the Area Production Manager.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Experience as a Section Manager or Team Leader managing teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of continuous improvement and implementing change effectively.
• Ability to handle challenging situations effectively.
• Proven people management skills in a diverse, demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and analytical skills.
• Experience coaching, developing, and mentoring teams to reach their potential.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Section Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your long-term career. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Up to 6% employer matched pension contributions.
• Company life assurance.
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, shopping discounts, and cinema tickets.
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.