Area Manager – Chichester
We’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 Pattern
Day shift only, 7 am‑7 pm. You will work a total of 14 days in a 28‑day period, typically:
* Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
* Week 2 – Wednesday & Thursday
Benefits
* Salary between £34,000 – £37,000, depending on experience
* Annual bonus
* Employer‑matched pension up to 5%
* Health cash plan
* Flexible benefits: corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
* Access to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities
* Drive product excellence by coaching and developing your team, ensuring timely production that meets all specifications.
* Lead with passion and energy, inspiring and engaging a diverse team to achieve success.
* Collaborate effectively to tackle seasonal challenges, manage raw material variations, and meet quality and tight deadline requirements.
* Challenge the status quo and mentor your team to continuously improve, striving for perfection in every product that leaves the facility.
* Meet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety regulations.
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams—Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain—to ensure seamless operations.
* Identify and report signs of modern slavery within your team, as a line manager.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in managing teams within a Food, Manufacturing, or FMCG factory environment.
* Solutions‑focused, adept at handling a complex and demanding workload.
* Strong, clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.
* Skilled at balancing priorities and making timely, effective decisions to meet customer needs.
* Resilient and composed under pressure, capable of guiding your team through rapid and necessary changes.
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.
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