Chilled Food Production Shift Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days’ annual leave

Retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Wellbeing resources

Learning & development LMS

Career development conversations

Mentoring

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Shift Manager for our chilled food manufacturing site in Clitheroe. You’ll support the Production Manager to deliver a safe, efficient and high-performing production process on rotating shifts (05:30–18:00).

You’ll lead teams, monitor KPIs, and foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement to meet daily targets and labour constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational leadership role within manufacturing or production.
• Confident leading large teams in a fast-paced environment and understanding production performance.
• Strong communication to build relationships and influence teams.
• Hands-on, organised and analytical with ability to use data.
• Qualified in food manufacturing or production management with Level 3/4 Food Safety & Hygiene; HACCP Level 3/4; IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop floor with Production Supervisors to deliver the plan on time and to quality standards.
• Drive performance across OEE, waste, labour allocation and costs, and implement continuous improvement.
• Coach, motivate and develop the team; run regular briefings and improvement plans.
• Ensure food safety, traceability, and quality standards across the site.

Skills

Operational leadership

Communication

Hands-on

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Education

Food manufacturing/production management qualifications

Food Safety Level 3 or 4

HACCP Level 3 or 4

IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Shift Manager for our chilled food manufacturing site in Clitheroe. You’ll support the Production Manager to deliver a safe, efficient and high-performing production process on rotating shifts (05:30–18:00).

You’ll lead teams, monitor KPIs, and foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement to meet daily targets and labour constraints.