Shift Manager – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Shift Manager – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Operations

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and driven Shift Manager to join our chilled food manufacturing operation in Ebbw Vale
. Reporting to the Production Manager
, you’ll play a key leadership role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production while creating a positive and high-performing team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people manager with a passion for operational excellence, food safety, continuous improvement, and developing teams within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 06:00 4on 4off

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Ebbw Vale, Rassau Industrial Estate, NP23 5SD

Salary: Between £32,000 and £35,000 per annum depending on experience

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create

Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across food service.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

As Shift Manager, you’ll lead the daily production operation, ensuring customer expectations, quality standards, and production targets are consistently achieved.

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Deliver daily production targets, KPIs, output volumes, and quality standards
• Maximise productivity by coordinating labour, materials, and equipment effectively
• Drive food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times
• Monitor production performance and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, downtime, and inefficiencies
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate operational priorities clearly across teams
• Coach, train, and develop team members, including succession planning and skills development
• Manage attendance, performance, employee engagement, and disciplinary processes where required
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Planning teams to maintain smooth production flow
• Ensure accurate completion of production records, compliance documentation, and reporting
• Promote a positive safety-first culture and maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Lead by example and build strong cross-functional relationships across the site

We’re seeking a confident operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.

• Previous experience in a Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, or similar leadership role within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of chilled food production environments
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety standards
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive engagement
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience delivering against production KPIs and operational targets
• Food Safety or Health & Safety qualifications

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our…