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
Are you a motivated leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? The Cornwall Bakery is looking for an Area Manager to lead production and packing teams in delivering top-quality products with efficiency, safety, and pride.
- Lead a team of 50+ staff across production and packing, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality goods.
- Own the full operation on your shift — production, personnel, safety, cost, and quality.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and team development.
- Overtraining, recruitment, performance management, and internal communications.
- Deliver on KPIs, cost control, customer service levels, and product launches.
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 manufacturing operations and people management.
- Strong understanding of quality standards, safety protocols, and cost optimisation.
- Competency in process improvement tools and Microsoft Office.
- Food manufacturing experience with HACCP and hygiene qualifications (preferred).
- Confident leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for improvement.
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!