Job Description

Area Leader - Bottling department

Salary: 34,000 per annum + benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:00

Rodda's is a much loved, growing Cornish brand, our products are available nationally in major supermarkets, convenience stores, foodservice outlets, on airlines and we export internationally.

Rodda's is the 'go to' brand and market leader in clotted cream and we also produce bottled milk, double cream and butter, all made with Cornish milk from farms within a 30 mile radius of our Creamery in Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall. The Rodda family's commitment to supporting our employees, the local community/charities and protecting the environment is fundamental to the business.

Requirements

You will either be an experienced Shift Manager or have had a team leadership role where you have demonstrated that you are willing to accept responsibility and lead by example at all times. Area Leader is a demanding role, managing approximately 16 people as well as managing processes to ensure that we deliver top quality premium products to our customers and maintain a great workplace culture.

Shift Managers are measured and held accountable for people and productivity results, as well as safety and compliance in their area.

Responsibilities:

lead and manage the team, effectively dealing with all people and performance issues create a positive work culture, leading by example to ensure that company rules are upheld and that team members are productive, motivated and engaged at work manage workflow of Packing/Production, ensuring correct operational, H&S and food safety procedures maintain a constant focus on food safety and quality pro-active management of stock, labour, equipment and wastage streams ensure accurate recording on ERP system for traceability communicate performance & machinery issues to management along with improvement ideas day to day problem solving to ensure smooth running of the shift create a process of continuous improvement within the department

Requirements:

engaging leadership style and willing to accept responsibility good knowledge of food manufacturing stays calm under pressure good attention to detail and systems skills problem solving and able to take tough decisions positive and fair approach
If you are interested in a challenging role in a leading brand, working in a safe and supportive environment, please apply, attaching an up to date CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications is 21th January 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you live in Cornwall as this is essential?
Experience:

Production Team/Line Leader: 2 years (required) Food Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person