Area Manager | FMCG - Manufacturing | Pet Food
Crick | Permanent | Site-based | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours
We’re excited to be recruiting for an Area Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Crick. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader, perfect for someone passionate about developing people and processes....finding better ways of working.
Role Purpose
You’ll be responsible for leading performance in our Processing area across our 24/7 operation, working with area shift leaders and their teams to deliver safe, compliant and efficient production. Working closely with colleagues across the site, you’ll help identify and remove the blockers to performance and reduce losses across Safety, Quality, Delivery, People and Cost.
Responsibilities
- Set the standard for performance across all shifts, working with shift leaders to agree clear priorities, effective handovers and consistent ways of working.
- Deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the production plan, managing waste and yield within agreed budgets.
- Maintain food safety and quality standards, keeping the operation safe and audit-ready.
- Build a safe working culture by following procedures, investigating accidents, agreeing corrective actions and encouraging near-miss reporting.
- Identify the biggest losses and turn them into clear action plans with owners, timescales and measurable outcomes.
- Work with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Packing to resolve barriers and keep the operation on track.
- Plan labour deployment so that availability matches production requirements.
- Keep the operations team informed of progress against plan, sharing any risks early.
- Coach and support colleagues across the area, helping them understand their objectives, take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement.
About you
- Experience of leading performance through others in a manufacturing environment, with or without direct line management.
- An understanding of operational performance, loss analysis and structured problem-solving.
- The ability to build clear action plans and deliver results through others.
- Clear communication and a collaborative, cross-functional way of working.
- A good understanding of food safety, quality and health and safety requirements.
- Good literacy and numeracy, and comfortable working with production data and Microsoft Office.
- HACCP Level 2, IOSH Level 2 and Advanced Food Hygiene would be an advantage, and we can support you to gain them.
At INSPIRED, we want to inspire colleagues to join, stay, develop, and achieve, creating an inclusive and sustainable business fit for growth. One of the enablers of achieving this, is to offer competitive pay and benefits to all colleagues.
- Annual bonus related to personal and company performance 10 %
- Enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options
- People and Pets First benefits, including paw-reavement and paw-ternity leave and bring your dog to work
- Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
- Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover)
- Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging
- Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities
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About us
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, Crick and Plechatel produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.
Our Purpose: To create happiness
We’re on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry—one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.
We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@inspiredpetnutrition.com
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Area Manager - Manufacturing in Crick employer: Inspired Pet Nutrition
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an exceptional employer located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and unique perks like paw-ternity leave, we foster an inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating happiness in the pet nutrition industry while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
