Production Supervisor (Nights)

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Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

We’re looking for a Night Production Supervisor to join our team in Clitheroe, leading the night shift to ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance.

About The Compleat Food Group

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 foodservice.

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.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Location: Clitheroe

Hours: Sunday - Thursday (Night Shift): 10pm - 6am

Salary:  £ 37,857 per annum

Job Purpose:

As a Night Production Supervisor, you’ll lead and motivate the production team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing throughout the night shift. You’ll ensure production targets are met, maintain the highest standards of health, safety and food safety, and work closely with planning, warehouse and quality teams to keep operations running smoothly and minimise downtime. You’ll also play a key role in developing your team, driving continuous improvement and creating a positive working environment where everyone can perform at their best.

Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

•   Follow the Health and Safety (H&S) procedures, ensure employees understand and adhere to them and all potential hazards are observed and reported.

•   Follow the company processes, site operating procedures in relation to food safety, integrity, allergen control and maintain good manufacturing practices (GMP) throughout the shift.

•   Follow the Clean As You Go policy and have high standards of personal hygiene.

•   Deliver high standards of quality ensuring products are produced to customer satisfaction in line with site standards and customer specifications.

•   Use and maintain all equipment/machinery in a correct manner and report any equipment/machinery issues.

•   Complete and submit documentation accurately and in a timely manner to ensure traceability is maintained.

•   Follow the daily production plan, work with the production planner on plan changes, and ensure that the plan fits correctly and is completed on time.

•   Monitor progress against the production plan and support the team in overcoming delays and constraints.

•   Proactively foresee production issues and plan to avoid them.

•   Ensure product changeovers are carried out in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

•   Monitor the quality of the products; maintain agreed GMP standards and assist in the remedial actions to resolve any non-conformances.

•   Liaise with the Warehouse department to ensure availability of materials for production preventing any shortages and downtime.

•   Provide accurate shift handovers to other Production Supervisors ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge of challenges and opportunities to effectively start the following shift.

•   Minimize environmental impact by ensuring company procedures are adhered to regarding waste disposal.

•   Support the New Product Development (NPD) process in trials and other development work.

•   Plan labour allocation in accordance with the production plans.

•   Maintain and develop a set skill level with your team ensuring enough skill is available at all times such as holiday and absence.

•   Identify the strengths within your team and deploy their skillset for optimum performance.

•   Provide documented and recorded support and training to new starters and existing team members within the production team for their continuous improvement and development.

•   Smooth running and efficient production environment.

•   Supporting in regular team briefings on matters such as OEE, waste, labour savings, food safety and product quality.

•   Meeting all KPI targets such as OEE, waste, labour allocation and cost, non-conformance, and H&S.

•   Updating KPI information on reports.

•   Developing and supporting the production team.

•   Traceability and integrity of raw materials and finished goods.

•   Use continuous improvement methods for process optimization and control.

•   Monitor manufacturing areas and challenge factory standards to maintain continuous production, accurate completion of production runs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications

•   Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene

•   Communicative English

•   Essential Hygiene and Chemical Awareness

•   Level 2/3 HACCP (desirable)

•   Project Management Skills (desirable)

•   Level 3 in Team Management (desirable)

Experience

•   Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment

•   Leading and managing large operational teams

•   Strong literacy and numeracy skills

•   Microsoft Office

Key Skills and Knowledge

•   Ability to follow safe working practices and instructions

•   Ability to multi-task, prioritise workload

•   Attention to details and accuracy

•   Ability to work in a team

•   Ability to communicate effectively

•   Work well under time pressure

•   Good numerical skills

•   Good knowledge of H&S, Food Safety, BRC standards and PPE requirements

•   Good communication skills and ability to give clear & detailed instructions

•   Ability to demonstrate & describe procedures effectively

•   Excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills

•   Continuous improvement and Quality is a core value

•   Ability to effectively build and manage relationships as well as motivate staff

•   Excellent attention to detail

Personal Qualities

•   Energetic, and enthusiastic

•   Self-motivated

•   Flexible attitude

•   Inspirational and strong leadership qualities

•   Has enthusiasm and patience to develop others

•   Values strong team work

•   Professional and positive attitude with a high standard of work ethics

•   Self-motivated with a hands on approach and attitude

Why Join Us?

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:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:

- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension

- Annual leave 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 Grocery Aid 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

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity