Department Manager
Natures Way Foods
Whyke · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Whyke, West Sussex
Category
Manufacturing and Production
Department Manager | Up to £37,000 base salary | Shift Allowance | Chichester Were on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Department Manager to join our team at the bustling Runcton site in, Chichester! Reporting to the Shift Manager, youll 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.
Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.
This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow! Shift Pattern We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 both days and nights.
You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period.
Typically, you would be working as follows: Week 1
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2
- Wednesday & Thursday What you get from us Salary between £34,000
- £37,000 dependent on experience 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 Responsibilities 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 As a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team Qualifications 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 Natures 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 theres 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 ma nufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year.
It is an exciting time to join Natures 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. xwzovoh
Together, we can become best at fresh.
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Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.
This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow! Shift Pattern We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 both days and nights.
You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period.
Typically, you would be working as follows: Week 1
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2
- Wednesday & Thursday What you get from us Salary between £34,000
- £37,000 dependent on experience 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 Responsibilities 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 As a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team Qualifications 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 Natures 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 theres 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 ma nufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year.
It is an exciting time to join Natures 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. xwzovoh
Together, we can become best at fresh.