At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead factory operations and drive performance in a dynamic food production environment.
- Company: Join a family-oriented company that values collaboration and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy health support, discounts, annual pay reviews, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced setting while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams in manufacturing and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About The Role
We're looking for an Area Manager to join our Operations Management Team at Manton Wood.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading factory performance, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering key manufacturing KPIs across a large-scale food production environment.
Managing 10–13 Team Leaders and influencing a workforce of up to 300 colleagues, you'll be responsible for driving performance, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, health & safety, and developing a high‑performing culture.
Nights - Saturday - Tuesday 20:00 - 06:30
Key Responsibilities
- Leading day-to-day factory operations to achieve production, quality, and service targets.
- Coaching, developing, and empowering Team Leaders to maximise performance and engagement.
- Driving a strong Health & Safety culture and ensuring compliance with all company policies and legislation.
- Managing labour planning, material costs, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies.
- Ensuring food safety, quality standards, GMP, and audit requirements are consistently met.
- Working collaboratively with Planning, Technical, Engineering, Goods In, and Despatch teams to deliver outstanding customer service levels.
About You
- Previous experience managing Team Leaders or First Line Managers within a manufacturing environment.
- Food manufacturing management experience (minimum 18 months at manager level or above preferred).
- A proven track record of delivering results in a fast‑paced operational setting.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Resilience, strong decision‑making skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.
What We Offer
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on‑site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
About Us
Located in Worksop, Manton Wood is a proud part of our Food to Go division, producing a wide variety of high‑quality pre‑packed salads, sandwiches, bagels, wraps, paninis, and ciabattas.
Our products help leading retailers offer an exciting range of flavours to meet the ever‑changing tastes of today’s consumers.
At Manton Wood, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture.
Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together.
As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do.
We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias.
If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties.
Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment.
If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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