Factory Area Leader

Overview

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are looking for an Area Manager to work in our Primal Department on day shift, working Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for a team producing high quality product to the required standards.

• Experience with in a food manufacturing environment.
• Butchery experience ideal, however not essential
• Self-motivated and able to motivate other members of the team.
• Problem solving – identify any issues ahead of them arising and take appropriate action
• Target driven to improving production efficiencies
• Maintain high production quality and safety standards.

• Confidence and experience working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; minimum five year’s experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and a good level of written and verbal English.
• Level 3 food safety
• Level 3 Health & Safety

• Salary – £competitive
• Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
• Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Access to our Feed your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks!
• Discounted local gym membership
• Death in service insurance

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to ccfn

Closing Date: 30th January 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.