Factory Manager: Lead Food Production & Team Performance

The Compleat Food Group; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days’ annual leave

Access to enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts across sites

EV charging points

GroceryAid access 24/7

Physical Wellbeing Hub

Online wellbeing support

Personal LMS learning platform

Mentoring program

Club Compleat rewards

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group seeks a seasoned Factory Manager to lead Crewe's manufacturing operations, driving performance, safety, quality and cost targets while delivering the site strategy. You will manage large teams and ensure production plans meet customer expectations.

You will lead continuous improvement, partner with NPD on new products, manage budgets and ensure compliance with BRC and food safety standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large manufacturing or production teams.
• Strong track record of delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience working within a KPI-driven environment with accountability for performance.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, quality and BRC standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs, labour management and operational budgets.
• Experience managing change and implementing new ways of working.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive improvements.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management.
• Previous food manufacturing experience, ideally within chilled food, bakery, ready meals or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Shift Managers, Supervisors, Line Leaders and wider operational teams.
• Delivering production plans on time, to specification, and at the required cost.
• Managing operational performance through KPIs including OEE, labour efficiency, waste, quality and service.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, training and operational excellence initiatives.
• Implementing new systems, processes and ways of working to improve efficiency and performance.
• Working closely with NPD to successfully launch new products and support business growth.
• Managing departmental budgets and delivering strong financial performance.
• Ensuring operational compliance with BRC, food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Supporting capital investment projects and identifying opportunities to improve equipment and manufacturing capability.
• Building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, engagement and development.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

KPI management

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

People development

Job description

The Compleat Food Group seeks a seasoned Factory Manager to lead Crewe's manufacturing operations, driving performance, safety, quality and cost targets while delivering the site strategy. You will manage large teams and ensure production plans meet customer expectations.

You will lead continuous improvement, partner with NPD on new products, manage budgets and ensure compliance with BRC and food safety standards across the site.