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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 – Chilled Food Manufacturing
Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD
Shift: 05:30 – 18:00, Fortnightly rotating shift pattern - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay: £17.46 per hour (£36,540 per annum)
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.
What You'll Do as a Production Supervisor
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Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily production targets.
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Ensure products are made to high quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
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Work closely with planning, warehouse, and quality teams to avoid downtime and meet deadlines.
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Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, waste, labour, safety).
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Troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently, especially during changeovers or delays.
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Support training and development of team members.
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Promote a “clean as you go” culture and maintain excellent GMP at all times.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Knowledge of H&S, BRC, Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP practices.
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Ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.
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Confident using Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.
Qualifications
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Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene (required)
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HACCP Level 2/3 (preferred)
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Team Management qualification (desirable)
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Chemical Awareness & Hygiene Training
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
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
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20.5 days’ annual leave with the option to purchase extra
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Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
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Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
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Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
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EV charging points - available at selected sites
Health & Wellbeing
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24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
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Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
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Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
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Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
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Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
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Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
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Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
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Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
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Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
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Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
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2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
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Charity initiatives and fundraising events
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Team socials to connect and celebrate together
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Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
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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
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.
