Job Description

Overview:

Department Manager | Up to 32,470 base salary | Shift Allowance | Chichester

We're on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Department Manager to join our team at the bustling Merston site in Chichester, West Sussex! 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!



Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday



We offer an

additional 1,056 per annum

shift allowance for working days and nights.

What you get from us

Salary of up to 32,470 per annum Annual bonus Shift allowance Employer matched pension up to 5% Health cash plan Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more Access to online GP & life assurance

Key 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, including Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless operations

Experience/skills required

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


Nature's Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and "food-to-go" for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there's lots more to us than the products we make.



Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature's Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nature's Way Food, 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.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.