Area Manager
$34,000–$34,000 year
On-siteMiddlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull Time$34,000–$34,000 year
Full Time
Job Summary
Lead line operations, safety, and quality on the day shift by acting as shift safety lead, enforcing allergen control, and managing stock and traceability. Coordinate production plans, oversee line start-ups and changeovers, and monitor performance metrics like OEE and yield to drive continuous improvement. Coach Line Leaders, support accident investigations, and ensure all products meet food safety and legal standards through GMP, QAS, and HACCP checks. Maintain audit readiness and foster a collaborative team culture while managing cross-functional escalation.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Proven track record of managing front-line teams
- Strong understanding of production planning, quality and food safety systems
- Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills
- Good data literacy (e.g. understanding KPIs, variance, basic root cause tools)
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory/management qualification or relevant NVQ
- HACCP Level 2 or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Experience in CI tools (Lean, 5S, 5 Whys, Redzone, etc.)
- Familiarity with audit environments (e.g. BRC, Retailer Standards)
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