Area Manager, Manufacturing ​/ Production Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and inspirational Area Manager to lead a manufacturing team within our food production operation. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for delivering performance across safety, quality, people, service and cost while creating a culture of continuous improvement. Leading through Team Leaders and Supervisors, you will ensure production plans are achieved, standards are maintained and teams are engaged, motivated and developed to perform at their best.

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, service and cost KPIs.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, HACCP and site standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyse operational data, investigate performance issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together.

• Proven leadership experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
• Experience managing large teams through Team Leaders or Supervisors.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality and operational compliance.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.
• HACCP, Food Safety or Lean Manufacturing qualifications.
• Knowledge of BRC standards.
• Experience working within automated production environments.

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• 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

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do - from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are 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.

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 gang masters 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.