At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and drive product excellence.
- Company: Join Nature's Way Foods, a leading manufacturer with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health cash plan, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression in a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a rapidly expanding company.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams in food or manufacturing environments is essential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 37000 £ per year.
We are on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Department Manager to join our team at the bustling Runcton site in Chichester! Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will take the reins of a talented team of Manufacturing and Production Operatives, leading the charge in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your section on the factory floor. This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow!
Shift Pattern
We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 both days and nights. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically, you would be working as follows:
- Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday
What you get from us
- Salary between £34,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience
- Annual bonus
- Shift Allowance
- Employer matched pension up to 5%
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits including corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
- Access to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities
- Drive product excellence by coaching and developing your team, ensuring timely production that meets all specifications
- Lead with passion and energy, inspiring and engaging a diverse team to achieve success
- Collaborate effectively to tackle seasonal challenges, manage raw material variations, and meet quality and tight deadline requirements
- Challenge the status quo and mentor your team to continuously improve, striving for perfection in every product that leaves the facility
- Meet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety regulations
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless operations
- As a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams within a Food, Manufacturing, or FMCG factory environment
- Solutions-focused, adept at handling a complex and demanding workload
- Strong, clear communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Skilled at balancing priorities and making timely, effective decisions to meet customer needs
- Resilient and composed under pressure, capable of guiding your team through rapid and necessary changes
Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.
At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.
Department Manager employer: Natures Way Foods
Natures Way Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chichester where you can lead a dedicated production team and make a tangible impact on our high-quality output. With a competitive salary, a generous £1,500 sign-on bonus, and a strong focus on employee well-being and professional growth, we foster a culture that values leadership and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the fast-paced FMCG sector.
