Overview Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is a specialty producer of delicious, cooked poultry ingredients and is a leading innovator in the industry. We create exciting, original products that meet the needs of today's busy consumers. Responsibilities Main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the management of the department, to consistently improve the departmental throughput and performance by facilitating all of the tasks relating to the successful organisation. Be responsible for the management and coordination of High Risk operations including, cooking, cooling and packing. Key elements To promote, monitor and maintain a high standard of hygienic practice, and quality to ensure good manufacturing practice working within the best interests of the Company at all times. To co-ordinate with Low Risk Manager and Packing to production plan and to achieve the agreed production plan. Provide guidance and leadership focused around delivering of manufacturing KPI's and increasing year on year performance. To communicate, report and performance manage the available manufacturing resources whilst maintaining good industrial relations within a positive and supportive environment. Establish management and communication practices to include all employees' positive involvement with full training and opportunity for constructive input and action. To promote, monitor and maintain a high standard of occupational health and safety, continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Cope under pressure and flex with production peaks, ensuring the team are supported and achieve their objectives Act on decisions with the required amount of urgency Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed customers' expectations. To fully deploy process operational awareness / skills in order to facilitate provision of cover and team leadership Shift pattern is: 4on 4off from 5am to 5pm
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is a specialty producer of delicious, cooked poultry ingredients and is a leading innovator in the industry. We create exciting, original products that meet the needs of today's busy consumers. Responsibilities Main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the management of the department, to consistently improve the departmental throughput and performance by facilitating all of the tasks relating to the successful organisation. Be responsible for the management and coordination of High Risk operations including, cooking, cooling and packing. Key elements To promote, monitor and maintain a high standard of hygienic practice, and quality to ensure good manufacturing practice working within the best interests of the Company at all times. To co-ordinate with Low Risk Manager and Packing to production plan and to achieve the agreed production plan. Provide guidance and leadership focused around delivering of manufacturing KPI's and increasing year on year performance. To communicate, report and performance manage the available manufacturing resources whilst maintaining good industrial relations within a positive and supportive environment. Establish management and communication practices to include all employees' positive involvement with full training and opportunity for constructive input and action. To promote, monitor and maintain a high standard of occupational health and safety, continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Cope under pressure and flex with production peaks, ensuring the team are supported and achieve their objectives Act on decisions with the required amount of urgency Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed customers' expectations. To fully deploy process operational awareness / skills in order to facilitate provision of cover and team leadership Shift pattern is: 4on 4off from 5am to 5pm
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about our Telford site: Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of ourmain processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We've recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK. About the Role: Are you an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience working within a FMCG environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our People and Products across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join ourTeam, based at our Telford site. The role is factory based, so you'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As Production Manager , you'll be working Sunday to Thursday 21.30 to 06.30 What will you be doing as a Production Manager at Avara? As a Production Manager you will be accountable to the Operations Manager for the operational output within your designated factory area to ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. On rotation, you will be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of the agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performances. You will focus on Leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues working in them, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. What will your key responsibilities include? •Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. •Responsibility for the line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, championing their learning and development through coaching and mentoring •Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery •Being the Zone lead on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence •Driving continuous improvement initiatives within your Zone and across the site, using your own initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team •Chairing all SICs and provide direct feedback to the site Operations Manager, seeking support and advice when required or escalating issues as appropriate •Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure that the right priorities for the duration of the shift are focused on through effective resource utilisation •Providing feedback and analysing effectiveness of any new projects, policies and procedures to senior management •Ensuring the consistency in application of the Company's policies and procedures What you'll need to be successful: •Ideally an experienced Section or Production Manager who has managed similar production & site operations •A strong leader with the confidence to be autonomous in a fast-paced senior role •Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team to achieve required operational outputs •Project and continuous improvement experience implementing change initiates through effective and proactive leadership •Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate effectively and build successful working relationships at all levels internally and externally •Excellent time management skills •Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities •Takes a customer centred approach to work, and uses customer specifications and company standards to measure quality of product •Analytical with attention to detail with the ability to make clear assessments and appropriate decisions to deliver on KPIs The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a Production Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following: Additional £4668 shift allowance per annum Secure contract with long term career development opportunities Straight forward pension contribution of 6% Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food Cycle to work scheme Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs. Ts & Cs apply What happens after you apply for this role? After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about our Telford site: Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of ourmain processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We've recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK. About the Role: Are you an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience working within a FMCG environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our People and Products across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join ourTeam, based at our Telford site. The role is factory based, so you'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As Production Manager , you'll be working Sunday to Thursday 21.30 to 06.30 What will you be doing as a Production Manager at Avara? As a Production Manager you will be accountable to the Operations Manager for the operational output within your designated factory area to ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. On rotation, you will be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of the agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performances. You will focus on Leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues working in them, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. What will your key responsibilities include? •Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. •Responsibility for the line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, championing their learning and development through coaching and mentoring •Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery •Being the Zone lead on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence •Driving continuous improvement initiatives within your Zone and across the site, using your own initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team •Chairing all SICs and provide direct feedback to the site Operations Manager, seeking support and advice when required or escalating issues as appropriate •Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure that the right priorities for the duration of the shift are focused on through effective resource utilisation •Providing feedback and analysing effectiveness of any new projects, policies and procedures to senior management •Ensuring the consistency in application of the Company's policies and procedures What you'll need to be successful: •Ideally an experienced Section or Production Manager who has managed similar production & site operations •A strong leader with the confidence to be autonomous in a fast-paced senior role •Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team to achieve required operational outputs •Project and continuous improvement experience implementing change initiates through effective and proactive leadership •Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate effectively and build successful working relationships at all levels internally and externally •Excellent time management skills •Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities •Takes a customer centred approach to work, and uses customer specifications and company standards to measure quality of product •Analytical with attention to detail with the ability to make clear assessments and appropriate decisions to deliver on KPIs The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a Production Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following: Additional £4668 shift allowance per annum Secure contract with long term career development opportunities Straight forward pension contribution of 6% Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food Cycle to work scheme Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs. Ts & Cs apply What happens after you apply for this role? After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
We're looking for a motivated and experienced Production Area Manager to take charge of up to 5 production lines and lead a team of around 60 people in our fast-paced fresh meat operation. This is your opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role where you'll be central to delivering excellence in safety, quality, output, and team performance. What You'll Do Lead & Manage : Direct, motivate, and support your Line Leaders to run smooth, safe, and efficient operations across multiple production lines. Performance Delivery : Be accountable for meeting and exceeding operational KPIs across safety, people, quality, cost, and service. Production Oversight : Plan, monitor, and adjust resources to meet customer orders while optimising efficiency and minimising downtime. Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity, leading C.I. projects from idea to implementation. Training & Development : Coach and develop Line Leaders and Associates, ensuring your team has the skills, knowledge, and motivation to succeed. Compliance & Standards : Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements, with particular focus on HACCP and audit readiness. Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with Technical, Planning, Engineering, and HR teams to ensure smooth production flow and consistent product quality. What You'll Bring Experience : Minimum 2+ years' experience in a fresh meatproduction environment (essential), ideally in a management or supervisory role. Knowledge : Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety systems, and compliance requirements. Qualifications : Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 (or willingness to obtain); management qualification desirable. Leadership : Proven ability to manage and develop large teams (50+ people), building a high-performance culture. Analytical Skills : High level of numeracy with the ability to interpret data, monitor performance, and make informed decisions. Organisation : Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Communication : Confident communicator able to engage with staff at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership. Mindset : Proactive, solutions-focused, and results-driven, with a passion for operational excellence. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Life insurance and pension scheme for all employees. Wellbeing support including mini health MOTs,and more. Career development opportunities and ongoing training. Staff shop discounts, free onsite parking, and subsidised canteen. The chance to work for an international organisation producing high-quality food to industry-leading standards. Apply today - send your CV as soon as possible and we will get in touch with you Take the lead and help shape the future of food production with us! The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a motivated and experienced Production Area Manager to take charge of up to 5 production lines and lead a team of around 60 people in our fast-paced fresh meat operation. This is your opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role where you'll be central to delivering excellence in safety, quality, output, and team performance. What You'll Do Lead & Manage : Direct, motivate, and support your Line Leaders to run smooth, safe, and efficient operations across multiple production lines. Performance Delivery : Be accountable for meeting and exceeding operational KPIs across safety, people, quality, cost, and service. Production Oversight : Plan, monitor, and adjust resources to meet customer orders while optimising efficiency and minimising downtime. Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity, leading C.I. projects from idea to implementation. Training & Development : Coach and develop Line Leaders and Associates, ensuring your team has the skills, knowledge, and motivation to succeed. Compliance & Standards : Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements, with particular focus on HACCP and audit readiness. Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with Technical, Planning, Engineering, and HR teams to ensure smooth production flow and consistent product quality. What You'll Bring Experience : Minimum 2+ years' experience in a fresh meatproduction environment (essential), ideally in a management or supervisory role. Knowledge : Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety systems, and compliance requirements. Qualifications : Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 (or willingness to obtain); management qualification desirable. Leadership : Proven ability to manage and develop large teams (50+ people), building a high-performance culture. Analytical Skills : High level of numeracy with the ability to interpret data, monitor performance, and make informed decisions. Organisation : Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Communication : Confident communicator able to engage with staff at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership. Mindset : Proactive, solutions-focused, and results-driven, with a passion for operational excellence. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Life insurance and pension scheme for all employees. Wellbeing support including mini health MOTs,and more. Career development opportunities and ongoing training. Staff shop discounts, free onsite parking, and subsidised canteen. The chance to work for an international organisation producing high-quality food to industry-leading standards. Apply today - send your CV as soon as possible and we will get in touch with you Take the lead and help shape the future of food production with us! The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about our Wednesbury site: Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we've invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities. Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants! About the Role: Are you an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience working within a FMCG environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Operations across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join our Site Operations Team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is site based, so you'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.As a Production Manager you'll be working Monday to Friday 15:30 - 00:30. What will you be doing as a Production Manager at Avara? As a Production Manager you will be accountable for the operational output within your designated factory area to ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. Depending on the rotation you may be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of the agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performances. You will focus on Leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues working in them, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure, and products. What will your key responsibilities as a Production Manager include? Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. Responsibility for the line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, championing their learning and development through coaching and mentoring Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery Being the Zone lead on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence Driving continuous improvement initiatives within your Zone and across the site, using your own initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team Chairing all SICs and provide direct feedback to the Site Manager, seeking support and advice when required or escalating issues as appropriate Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure that the right priorities for the duration of the shift are focused on through effective resource utilisation Providing feedback and analysing effectiveness of any new projects, policies and procedures to senior management Ensuring the consistency in application of the Company's policies and procedures What you'll need to be successful: An experienced Section Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment. Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment of implementing change through effective management. Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations. Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team. Excellent communicator at all levels with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent time management skills, analytical skills. Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a Production Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: 6% pension Life assurance/insurance Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets! Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments. What happens after you apply for this role? After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about our Wednesbury site: Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we've invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities. Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants! About the Role: Are you an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience working within a FMCG environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced manufacturing operation? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Operations across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join our Site Operations Team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is site based, so you'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical.As a Production Manager you'll be working Monday to Friday 15:30 - 00:30. What will you be doing as a Production Manager at Avara? As a Production Manager you will be accountable for the operational output within your designated factory area to ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. Depending on the rotation you may be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of the agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performances. You will focus on Leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues working in them, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure, and products. What will your key responsibilities as a Production Manager include? Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products. Responsibility for the line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, championing their learning and development through coaching and mentoring Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery Being the Zone lead on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence Driving continuous improvement initiatives within your Zone and across the site, using your own initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team Chairing all SICs and provide direct feedback to the Site Manager, seeking support and advice when required or escalating issues as appropriate Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure that the right priorities for the duration of the shift are focused on through effective resource utilisation Providing feedback and analysing effectiveness of any new projects, policies and procedures to senior management Ensuring the consistency in application of the Company's policies and procedures What you'll need to be successful: An experienced Section Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment. Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment of implementing change through effective management. Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations. Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team. Excellent communicator at all levels with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent time management skills, analytical skills. Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities. The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a Production Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: 6% pension Life assurance/insurance Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets! Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments. What happens after you apply for this role? After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
Cranswick PLC is a leading UK food manufacturer, focussing on Continental specialities. Our unwavering commitment to first-rate quality and service, alongside our passion for food, has put us at the forefront as a trusted partner working with most of the UK's national retailers. We are devoted to nurturing talent and cultivating an inclusive working environment where driven professionals can excel and advance. The site processes olives, antipasti, slices continental charcuterie and cooked meats including corned beef. About the role To assist the Area Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the day -to- day operations in order to fulfil business/department needs and target's, maintaining product safety and quality standards. Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are achieved in line with product specifications. Company Values We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward. Role/Responsibilities Process Improvement & Problem Solving Being the expert in automation to deliver world class product quality Ensuring compliance of standardisation Training and validating standards are adhered to ensure that asset reliability is maintained to the highest standards. Bring equipment back to standard when identified. Being responsible for a designated area, driving performance to meet, maintain and exceed quality, food safety, cost, service and safety measures. Supporting/coaching the asset operators to operate to the right standards and resolve any technical issues they see Providing operational control for all elements of running production equipment to include set-up, centre lining, maintenance and cleaning. Monitoring and maintaining critical process input controls and measuring some of the product attributes Completing Running and Stopped Preventative Maintenance along with Mechanical set-up assessments Taking responsibility for good manufacturing practices with excellent hygiene and safety standards within the designated area. Manage the efficient operation of the shift through Safe trained and capable team Ensure that the target productivity level is achieved daily through the effective management of staffing levels and skills on the appropriate lines Ensure that lost production time is kept to a minimum and to minimise the waste of raw materials, packaging and consumables Deliver on key performance indicators including people, quality, health and safety, environment, cost optimization, customer service and project delivery Ensure that Operatives are accountable for their area of responsibility Ensure clarity of role for asset operators, including assigning of tasks and providing feedback Responsible to ensure that the training needs of your department are understood, and your direct staff have the relevant training required to carry the tasks they are undertaking safely. Ensuring effective engagement & participation with safety tours, committee meetings, risk assessment, accident investigations, hazard & near miss reporting, took box talks / safety focus. Ensuring all relevant safety inspections are undertaken and documented as required and any defects / issues are resolved in a timely manner. These include management safety inspections and line pre-start checks. Coaching and mentoring your team through periods of change, especially the introduction of new equipment, or changes in layout. Responsible for monitoring & reviewing staff behaviours, challenging unsafe behaviours / practices and correcting them. To behave in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. To assist during internal / external audits as required Ensure that you understand and adhere to your personal responsibilities with regard to food safety, authenticity, quality and brand integrity. Adhere to all Company Rules and Policies To maintain high levels of work performance including attendance, timekeeping etc. Job Type: Full-time Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Greater Manchester M28 1DR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. Please wait, we are processing your request. Thank you, you're now subscribed! I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Cranswick PLC is a leading UK food manufacturer, focussing on Continental specialities. Our unwavering commitment to first-rate quality and service, alongside our passion for food, has put us at the forefront as a trusted partner working with most of the UK's national retailers. We are devoted to nurturing talent and cultivating an inclusive working environment where driven professionals can excel and advance. The site processes olives, antipasti, slices continental charcuterie and cooked meats including corned beef. About the role To assist the Area Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the day -to- day operations in order to fulfil business/department needs and target's, maintaining product safety and quality standards. Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are achieved in line with product specifications. Company Values We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward. Role/Responsibilities Process Improvement & Problem Solving Being the expert in automation to deliver world class product quality Ensuring compliance of standardisation Training and validating standards are adhered to ensure that asset reliability is maintained to the highest standards. Bring equipment back to standard when identified. Being responsible for a designated area, driving performance to meet, maintain and exceed quality, food safety, cost, service and safety measures. Supporting/coaching the asset operators to operate to the right standards and resolve any technical issues they see Providing operational control for all elements of running production equipment to include set-up, centre lining, maintenance and cleaning. Monitoring and maintaining critical process input controls and measuring some of the product attributes Completing Running and Stopped Preventative Maintenance along with Mechanical set-up assessments Taking responsibility for good manufacturing practices with excellent hygiene and safety standards within the designated area. Manage the efficient operation of the shift through Safe trained and capable team Ensure that the target productivity level is achieved daily through the effective management of staffing levels and skills on the appropriate lines Ensure that lost production time is kept to a minimum and to minimise the waste of raw materials, packaging and consumables Deliver on key performance indicators including people, quality, health and safety, environment, cost optimization, customer service and project delivery Ensure that Operatives are accountable for their area of responsibility Ensure clarity of role for asset operators, including assigning of tasks and providing feedback Responsible to ensure that the training needs of your department are understood, and your direct staff have the relevant training required to carry the tasks they are undertaking safely. Ensuring effective engagement & participation with safety tours, committee meetings, risk assessment, accident investigations, hazard & near miss reporting, took box talks / safety focus. Ensuring all relevant safety inspections are undertaken and documented as required and any defects / issues are resolved in a timely manner. These include management safety inspections and line pre-start checks. Coaching and mentoring your team through periods of change, especially the introduction of new equipment, or changes in layout. Responsible for monitoring & reviewing staff behaviours, challenging unsafe behaviours / practices and correcting them. To behave in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. To assist during internal / external audits as required Ensure that you understand and adhere to your personal responsibilities with regard to food safety, authenticity, quality and brand integrity. Adhere to all Company Rules and Policies To maintain high levels of work performance including attendance, timekeeping etc. Job Type: Full-time Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Greater Manchester M28 1DR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. Please wait, we are processing your request. Thank you, you're now subscribed! I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy.