Production Area Manager

Tayto Group are the 3rd largest player in savoury snacks, with a turnover of more than £250m and home to iconic brands like Golden Wonder, Mr Porky, REAL Crisps and Tayto. We’re also the UK’s leading supplier of private label snacks – so we probably make supermarket favourite! Our brand heritage spans over 75 years, and we’re committed to delivering great-tasting snacks for lunchbox staples, pub favourites, and the ‘who ate the last crisp?’ moments that we all love.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our deliciously dedicated Production Teams! They’re responsible for the heart and soul of our business – our snacks! - making sure they’re tasty, safe, and packaged fresh off the line to reach shops (and customers) with that satisfying CRUNCH. We’re looking for a Production Area Manager to lead our teams to do just that, working night shifts (Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am) at our Scunthorpe site (DN16 1TT).

Let’s get a flavour of the role:

You’ll manage a team of up to 50 people with emphasis on cost, quality, customer service, safety and people development. In your day to day, you’ll:

• Achieve the daily shift production liaising with other members of the production team
• Minimise cost elements of the operation including absence, material conversion, waste and giveaway
• Prepare and present information at daily shift meeting, focusing on KPIs and action plans to deliver on performance
• Develop skills and knowledge of all production team members to create high-performing teams
• Monitor and improve health and safety performance in accordance with site objectives, legislation, and standard operating procedures

Key Ingredients (what we’re hoping to see):

• An experienced, proactive, xwzovoh and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally you will have experience with at least 2 years in a similar management position, preferable within FMCG
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Nutritional Information (our benefits):

• 30 days holiday per year plus 3 Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program providing mental health, financial and practical support to our employees through Grocery Aid
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance