Production Supervisor

The Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing firm in Clitheroe is hiring a Food Production Supervisor. In this role, you'll lead a team, ensuring high production quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in food production and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

29 Days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street retailer discounts

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure products are made to high quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with planning and warehouse teams to avoid downtime.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of H&S, BRC, HACCP

Ability to prioritize

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

HACCP Level 2/3

Team Management qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Food Production Supervisor to join our growing food manufacturing team in Clitheroe. If you have experience in a fast-paced production environment and the leadership skills to inspire teams to deliver results – we want to hear from you!

Production Supervisor (Nights) – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD

Shift: 3 on 3 off 17:45 pm – 06:15 am (40.25 hours per week)

Pay: £18.53 per hour (£38 783 per annum)

About Us

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

What You'll Do as a Production Supervisor

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure products are made to high quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with planning, warehouse, and quality teams to avoid downtime and meet deadlines.
• Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, waste, labour, safety).
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently, especially during changeovers or delays.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Promote a “clean as you go” culture and maintain excellent GMP at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of H&S, BRC, Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP practices.
• Ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene (required)
• HACCP Level 2/3 (preferred)
• Team Management qualification (desirable)
• Chemical Awareness & Hygiene Training

What You’ll Get

• You will be working with a close knit team, who are supportive, innovative and talented, giving ample opportunity for your own career progression as you would expect working for a group of our size, we also offer:
• 29 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
• Free Products and frequent Fun Site Initiatives

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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, and we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment and How to Apply

Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail]