Shift Manager

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced food production environment? Do you have the drive to inspire teams, improve performance, and deliver exceptional operational results?

We're looking for a Shift Manager to lead one of our production teams at Tottle Bakery
. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy manufacturing operation, where you'll play a key role in delivering quality products safely, efficiently, and on time while developing and motivating a high-performing team.

Job Title:
Food Production
Shift Manager
- Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location:
The Compleat Food Group, Queens Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LU

Working Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 Wednesday to Saturday for 2 weeks and every third week Thursday to Saturday

Pay:
Between £46000 and £48000 per annum

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.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 18 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 be responsible for the overall performance of your shift, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

• Lead a strong safety-first culture and ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Conduct thorough accident investigations and ensure all incidents are reported and resolved promptly.
• Carry out pre-start safety checks and maintain an up-to-date Health & Safety toolbox.
• Drive continuous improvement towards our goal of zero accidents.
• Maintain audit-ready standards across your production area.
• Support a "right first time" approach that protects our customers and our brand.
• Deliver production plans safely, efficiently and on time.
• Maximise productivity while controlling labour, waste and material usage.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Control material usage and minimise losses through effective process management.
• Ensure stock takes are completed accurately and on time.
• Build a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture built around our IMPACT values.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Manage absence, performance and employee relations fairly and consistently.
• Support career development through coaching, mentoring and recognised training programmes.

• Previous Shift or Production Management experience within a chilled food manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop operational teams
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Experience driving Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Commercial awareness and a focus on operational performance
• Experience working with major retailer standards
• A passion for coaching and developing future leaders
• The ability to balance people leadership with operational excellence

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
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product…