Overview
Area Manager | Up to £37,000 base salary | Days Only | ChichesterWe’re on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Area Manager to join our team at the bustling Merston site in, Chichester! Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll 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 PatternYou will work a shift pattern covering days 7am-7pm. 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 usSalary between £34,000 - £37,000 dependent on experienceAnnual bonusEmployer matched pension up to 5%Health cash plan Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many moreAccess to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities
Key responsibilitiesDrive product excellence by coaching and developing your team, ensuring timely production that meets all specificationsLead with passion and energy, inspiring and engaging a diverse team to achieve successCollaborate effectively to tackle seasonal challenges, manage raw material variations, and meet quality and tight deadline requirementsChallenge the status quo and mentor your team to continuously improve, striving for perfection in every product that leaves the facilityMeet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety regulationsWork closely with cross-functional teams, including Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless operationsAs a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team
Qualifications
Experience/skills requiredDemonstrated experience in managing teams within a Food, Manufacturing, or FMCG factory environmentSolutions-focused, adept at handling a complex and demanding workloadStrong, clear communicator, both verbally and in writingSkilled at balancing priorities and making timely, effective decisions to meet customer needsResilient and composed under pressure, capable of guiding your team through rapid and necessary changesNature’s 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. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.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 Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.Interested?Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.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.#nwfdm
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