Job Description

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Location: Clitheroe
Reporting to: Production Manager

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for driving production performance and team development? We're looking for an Area Leader to join our dynamic production team in Clitheroe. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in optimising production, maintaining high product quality, and leading a high-performing team.


About the Role

As an Area Leader, you'll take ownership of a production area, leading by example and ensuring operational excellence across efficiency, quality, people development, health & safety, and environmental standards. You'll work cross-functionally to deliver production targets, continuously improve performance, and support a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities
Lead and support production teams to ensure engagement, productivity, and adherence to standards. Ensure effective shift handovers, start-ups, and changeovers according to SOPs. Execute the production schedule using Short Interval Control and daily operating routines. Identify and escalate issues relating to process, equipment, quality, and safety. Improve OEE by identifying bottlenecks and supporting problem-solving initiatives. Provide cover for Shift Managers when required and manage unplanned team absences. Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain an up-to-date training matrix. Drive continuous improvement using lean tools such as 5S and Practical Problem Solving. Monitor and confirm adherence to operational, safety, quality, and people standards.
What We're Looking For
At least 2-3 years' experience in the food manufacturing industry. Level 3 Food Safety and knowledge of HACCP, allergens, and food processing systems. Strong leadership, people, and change management skills. Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills. A relevant qualification in food manufacturing or a related field is preferred.
Role Scope & Working Conditions
Responsible for a production team of 40-80 people. Collaborate with NPD, commercial, and technical teams on trials and process improvements. Involves work in chilled and ambient environments, both indoors and outdoors. Occasional travel to other factories, suppliers, or customers may be required

What we can offer you?

Competitive salary / rate of pay 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave A day off work to support our charity partners Flexible working options Pension Medical benefit And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

About The Hain Celestial Group



Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial's products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie(TM) snacks, Terra chips, Garden of Eatin' snacks, Earth's Best and Ella's Kitchen baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings teas, Joya and Natumi plant-based beverages, Greek Gods yogurt, Cully & Sully, Imagine and New Covent Garden soups, Yves and Linda McCartney's (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica natural sun care, among others.



Hain Celestial UK
In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.

Our Values



Own It - I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain's business results and impact



Win Together - I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.



Foster Inclusion - I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.



Be Curious - I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.



Our Purpose



To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands



Our Mission



To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.



If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.

If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!