Team Manager - Meat Production

National Express LTD; Winsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager to oversee operations at their meat production site in Winsford. This role requires strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will motivate their team, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards. With competitive salary and growth opportunities, this position is perfect for someone ready to advance their career in the food industry.

Benefits

15% store discount

10% additional discount for friends/family

Bonus scheme

Long service awards

Enhanced family leave

Healthcare & well-being support

Subsidised canteen

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or production setting, ideally in meat or fresh food manufacturing.
• Ability to engage large teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to meet daily KPIs across productivity, safety, and quality.
• Creating action plans to improve standards and enhance performance.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and pest control standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Supervisory/management experience

Job description

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Warehouse Team Manager - Meat Production (Day Shifts)

Location: Winsford

Shift Pattern: Days | 42 hours per week

I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic Warehouse Team Manager position with one of the UK's leading food distribution and processing businesses-this role is based at a busy, fast-moving meat production site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-pressure, hands-on environment and is ready to take the next step in their leadership career. You'll play a key role in ensuring daily operational success, leading from the front to motivate and guide your team while driving efficiency, safety, and performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a team within the warehouse to meet daily KPIs across productivity, safety, and quality
• Delivering shift briefs, allocating tasks, and maintaining strong team engagement
• Creating action plans to improve standards, reduce costs, and enhance performance
• Coaching and developing your team to support progression and talent growth
• Monitoring performance against targets and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and pest control standards are always met
• Supporting a positive, safe, and well-organised working environment across the shift
  
  

We're Looking For Someone With

• Supervisory/management experience in a warehouse or production setting - ideally within meat or fresh food manufacturing
• A confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage large teams
• Excellent communication, people management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with performance metrics, cost management, and compliance standards
• A positive mindset, a strong work ethic, and a drive to deliver results
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unionised environment
  
  

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing national business
• 15% store discount, plus an additional 10% for a friend or family member
• Bonus scheme, long service awards, and enhanced family leave
• Healthcare & well-being support, including access to a digital GP
• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking
• A chance to work with a highly respected and supportive leadership team
  
  

This is a fantastic role for someone with experience in fresh or meat-based warehouse operations who is ready to lead, motivate, and make a real impact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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