Factory Area Leader
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | IP25 6LW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cranswick Country Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description:
About Cranswick Country Foods:
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
We are looking for an Area Manager to work in our Primal Department on day shift, working Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for a team producing high quality product to the required standards.
Job requirements of Primal Area Manager:
Excellent people management skills.
Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
Butchery experience ideal, however not essential
Self-motivated and able to motivate other members of the team.
Problem solving – identify any issues ahead of them arising and take appropriate action
Target driven to improving production efficiencies
Maintain high production quality and safety standards.
What you will need:
Confidence and experience working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; minimum five year’s experience in a similar role.
Demonstrate decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills and a good level of written and verbal English.
Level 3 food safety
Level 3 Health & Safety
Pay and benefits:
Salary – £competitive
Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
Access to our Feed your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks!
Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
Discounted local gym membership
Death in service insurance
Interested:
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk
Stay up to date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/gTvjSN3nrW
About Cranswick Country Foods:
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
We are looking for an Area Manager to work in our Primal Department on day shift, working Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for a team producing high quality product to the required standards.
Job requirements of Primal Area Manager:
Excellent people management skills.
Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
Butchery experience ideal, however not essential
Self-motivated and able to motivate other members of the team.
Problem solving – identify any issues ahead of them arising and take appropriate action
Target driven to improving production efficiencies
Maintain high production quality and safety standards.
What you will need:
Confidence and experience working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; minimum five year’s experience in a similar role.
Demonstrate decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills and a good level of written and verbal English.
Level 3 food safety
Level 3 Health & Safety
Pay and benefits:
Salary – £competitive
Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
Access to our Feed your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks!
Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
Discounted local gym membership
Death in service insurance
Interested:
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk
Stay up to date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/gTvjSN3nrW
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