Shift Manager – Night Shift

Shift Manager (Night Shift) – Food Production

Location: Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6XQ UK
Position: Full-time

About Us:

The Compleat Food Group are leading the way in food production, on a mission to create great tasting affordable food that people love to eat. We call it "Food to feel good".

We are now looking for a dedicated Shift Manager for our Sunday to Thursday Night shift at our bakery in Crewe, Cheshire, home of the famous "Wrights Pies" – where commitment to quality and operational excellence sets us apart. 

We are currently seeking an experienced Shift Manager to oversee our production operations on a Sunday to Thursday night shift, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, safety, and achieving production targets.

Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of our decision making. At The Compleat Food Group we have the courage to think differently, raise the bar and challenge the status quo.

We work at the correct pace to make clear decisions and deliver on our commitments on time every time to drive a positive difference across our factories.

Quality is at the heart of everything we do, always. We take pride in creating the best quality products possible, for every shoppers needs and varying budgets.

The Role:
As our Shift Manager for our night shift, you will take full responsibility for managing our production facility during your shift. Your primary goal will be to ensure that operational standards are met, products are of the highest quality, and the environment remains safe and hygienic – all whilst keeping our fantastic people happy!

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Ensure all production activities align with the scheduled production plan while maintaining operational data accuracy throughout the shift.
• Team Supervision: Lead and manage the work of our skilled operatives, line leaders, and Team Leaders, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to and promoting standards and compliance.
• Quality and Compliance: Guarantee that production meets both customer and site specifications and cost standards with a focus on quality, efficiency, and reducing waste.
• Communication and Escalation: Regularly update your team on performance metrics and incidents, and escalate factory issues as necessary using the internal procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators, gathering information, and implementing improvement plans.
• Safety and Audit Readiness: Maintain an ‘audit ready’ status and manage the safety of all our colleagues and external contractors during your shift.
• Administrative Duties: Prepare reports, participate in management meetings, and handle other relevant duties as required by the Factory Manager or site SLT.

Requirements:

• Operational experience in managing colleagues within a complex food production facility.
• Proficiency in TROPOS or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to analyse and present operational KPIs such as %OEE, labour, and waste variances.
• Strong numerical, negotiation, and managerial skills.
• Familiarity with baking processes and key raw materials.
• In-depth knowledge of H&S legislation and risk assessment capabilities.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire, motivate and manage a large diverse team, with a strong drive to succeed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development with access to online personalised LMS platform
• Free product
• Free parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. 

Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Apply Now:
If you are a driven individual passionate about managing high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence, who is looking to work on a night shift, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV as soon as possible.