Production Shift Manager

Shift Manager  – Chilled Food Production

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £45,000 – £46,000 + Benefits
Shifts: 6am – 18pm Wednesday to Saturday, every third Wednesday off (Saturday is a shorter shift)
Reporting to: Factory Manager for Shift Pattern

The Role

We’re looking for an energetic and hands-on Shift Manager to join our large fast-paced chilled food production site in Nottingham.
In this key factory leadership role at The Compleat Food Group, you’ll support the Factory Manager in driving the efficient, safe, and effective running of our high-speed production area. You’ll lead and inspire a large and diverse talented team to deliver safe, high-quality products for most of the UK retailers on time, every time – while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and World-class operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident food production people leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in achieving operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Champion safety first: Drive a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with H&S and environmental standards through near-miss reporting and root-cause investigations.

• Deliver performance: Lead and coordinate daily production activities to achieve plan attainment with maximum quality, efficiency, and OEE.

• Lead your team: Motivate, coach, and develop team members through training, feedback, and appraisals to unlock their full potential.

• Problem-solve on the go: Maintain a strong shop-floor presence, ensuring smooth operations, fast issue resolution, and effective communication across departments.

• Uphold standards: Maintain GMP and food safety compliance, taking swift action on any non-conformances or quality issues.

• Optimise resources: Manage rotas, staffing, and training plans to meet business needs and support succession planning.

• Drive improvement: Use data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement Operational Excellence initiatives that enhance productivity.

• Communicate & collaborate: Deliver effective shift handovers, team briefings, and contribute to site-wide improvement projects and reports.

• Lead by example: Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance across the production floor.

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene (essential)

• Essential Hygiene and Chemical Awareness

• Level 2 HACCP

• Strong communication skills in English

Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar supervisory or management role within chilled food manufacturing

• Track record of leading and developing diverse production teams

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of H&S, Food Safety, BRC and UK retailer standards

• Strong people leadership and communication skills

• Passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Analytical, commercially aware and IT confident (Microsoft Office proficiency)

• Self-motivated, hands-on and calm under pressure

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Skills:

• IOSH accredited

• Engineering background / technical understanding

• Project Management or Operational Excellence experience

• Level 4 Food Safety & Hygiene / HACCP Level 3–4

Why Join Us at The Compleat Food Group:

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:

• Be part of one of the UK's fastest growing chilled food manufacturing business supplying all the leading retailers

• Take ownership of a key production leadership role where your input and efforts really do make a difference.

• Work with a dedicated, supportive Senior management team passionate about safety, people, and performance

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development as you would expect from a company of our size and growth.

Benefits:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• 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
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts

• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

If you’re a driven team leader who can motivate teams, champion safety and quality, and deliver outstanding results in a high-performing chilled food environment – we’d love to hear from you! Career progression opportunities for people who want to see their career flourish. Apply now to take the next step in your career and join a business where your leadership truly matters.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.