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
The Opportunity
Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for safety, quality, and people development? If so, Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. has an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to join our team. As Area Manager, you’ll lead and coordinate production activities across your shift or area, ensuring our delicious products are made safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your role will be pivotal in:
- Leading and developing a team of Team Leaders and Production Operatives
- Delivering production plans on time and in full
- Driving a safety-first culture through proactive H&S management
- Ensuring excellence in food safety, quality, and compliance
- Collaborating cross-functionally to improve processes and performance
- Supporting new product development and continuous improvement projects
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: -
- A resilient, credible leadership style with a coaching mindset
- At least 2 years' experience in a high-care or chilled food manufacturing environment
- Experience in butchery and raw meat handling
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety principles
- Proven ability to drive performance through people and process improvement
- Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving 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!