Production Section Manager | Telford

Production Section Manager – Night Shift

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 21:30–06:30
Salary: Competitive + £4,668 shift allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing

About the role

Are you an experienced Section Manager with a strong track record in people management within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?

Avara Foods is looking for a highly capable Production Section Manager to join the Site Operations team at its advanced processing facility in Telford, Shropshire. This is a key leadership role within a growing, highly automated, chilled food manufacturing site.

You will lead, motivate and develop a skilled production team while ensuring operational performance, safety, quality and continuous improvement targets are consistently met.

Purpose of the role

As Section Manager, you will be accountable to the Production Manager for the operational output of your designated production area. You will ensure that KPIs, performance targets and business objectives are achieved while maintaining full compliance with company policy and legislative requirements.

You will play a critical role in safeguarding employee safety, product integrity, equipment reliability and site standards.

Operating environment

This is a predominantly factory-based role within a large, chilled, highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop Team Leaders and production colleagues within your section

• Drive high standards of food safety, health & safety and quality compliance

• Act as Section Lead during customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning and delivery

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives with guidance from the Production Manager

• Carry out line-side SICs and feed into shift SICs

• Manage labour, materials and assets effectively, escalating shortfalls where required

• Ensure accurate data capture for performance analysis and reporting

• Apply company policies and procedures consistently across the section

• Develop, review and maintain SOPs for designated areas

• Deputise for the Area Production Manager when required

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Section Manager or Team Leader in FMCG or food manufacturing

• Strong people management skills within a diverse, high-pressure environment

• Demonstrated experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives

• Confident decision-maker able to handle challenging operational situations

• Excellent communication skills at all levels

• Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills

• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams to maximise performance

About Avara Foods

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to leading supermarkets and restaurants. As a fully integrated supply chain business, Avara controls everything from feed mills and farms to factories, logistics and distribution, employing over 7,000 people nationwide.

Investment in people, technology and uncompromising food standards sits at the heart of the business.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + £4,668 shift allowance

• 31 days holiday

• Up to 6% company-matched pension contributions

• Private medical cover

• Life assurance

• Wellbeing resources, shopping perks and lifestyle discounts

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking to progress your career in a dynamic FMCG production environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver results, apply today.

Avara Foods is an equal opportunities employer.