The Compleat Food Group
Production Supervisor
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Company Description
The Compleat Food Group is a purpose-led food business focused on creating great quality, tasty, and affordable food that people enjoy. Formed in 2021, the group brings together well-known UK brands such as Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, Julienne Bruno, and Harvey & Brockless. In addition to its branded portfolio, the company supplies a wide range of own-label products, including pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips, sauces, and plant-based food to major retailers and foodservice partners. With over 6,300 colleagues across 18 sites and an annual turnover of £1.4bn, the business is driven by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. The Compleat Food Group is backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners, supporting its long-term growth and innovation.
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Role Description
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The Production Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based at our Dagenham facility. This role oversees day-to-day production operations on the shop floor, ensuring production lines run safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards and food safety regulations. The Production Supervisor coordinates production schedules, allocates resources, and monitors output to meet targets and customer requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting production teams
- Managing shift performance
- Handling issues that impact productivity
- Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and management
- Implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Promoting health and safety
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills with experience leading and motivating production or manufacturing teams.
- Ability to manage production schedules and apply effective production planning to meet operational targets.
- Experience in production management, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and driving process improvements.
- Clear and confident communication skills for coordinating with colleagues, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Background in food manufacturing or FMCG production (bakery, chilled, or plant-based products is an advantage).
- Knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and quality standards within a production environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a focus on efficiency and waste reduction.
- Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing production demands; previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role is preferred.
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