At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join the family at Samworth Brothers, a trusted name in quality food production.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced pension, private health scheme, employee discounts, and annual pay reviews.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values your unique contributions and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in manufacturing and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
We are seeking an experienced Department Manager to lead a high-performing production team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while developing and engaging your people. With 24/7 accountability for your area, you will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable performance improvements.
- Lead and manage Production Area Managers across multiple shift patterns, setting clear and achievable performance goals
- Take full ownership of all people processes including performance management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives
- Drive training and development across the department, including skills matrices, SOP implementation, and closing capability gaps
- Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and organisational development to build a strong talent pipeline
- Foster a positive, high-performance culture through effective communication, engagement tools, and continuous improvement initiatives
The Ideal Candidate: We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role
- Strong people management capability, including coaching, performance management, and employee relations
- Experience in training development, process improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Confident in handling complex HR matters including disciplinary and grievance processes
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!
About Us: 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.
Production Manager Manufacturing employer: Samworth Brothers Limited
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the unique contributions of each team member. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and inclusivity, providing extensive training and growth opportunities to help you unlock your potential. With a comprehensive benefits package, including an enhanced pension scheme and private health coverage, we are committed to supporting your personal aspirations while you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
