Food Production Zone Manager

We are looking for a proactive and driven Food Production Zone Manager to join our Chilled Food manufacturing team in Bristol.

Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 18:00 4on 4off Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF Salary: £36 000 - £38 800 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.

About the role: In this key leadership role, you will oversee a designated production area, leading colleagues and ensuring processes run efficiently, safely, and to the highest food manufacturing standards.

You will play a vital role in delivering production targets, maintaining quality and safety standards, and developing a high-performing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy driving operational improvements, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities As a Zone Manager, you will:

Lead your department/zone to achieve productivity and efficiency targets in line with the production plan

Ensure products are prepared and manufactured to the highest standards

Manage and support colleagues within your zone

Monitor team capability and support development to maximise potential

Ensure clear communication of goals, expectations and performance standards

Monitor raw materials, ingredients and processes to ensure compliance with food safety standards

Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture

Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions and encourage near-miss reporting

Review operational trends and identify opportunities to improve quality, performance and profitability

Monitor machinery and equipment performance through Optimum Equipment Efficiency (OEE)

Contribute to customer and technical process development reviews to enhance production quality and consistency

Communicate regularly with the operations team on progress against the production plan

Highlight risks to production volumes, timelines or standards

What We’re Looking For: We are looking for someone who is hands-on, organised, and passionate about operational excellence.

You will ideally have: Good standard of education with strong literacy and numeracy skills Ability to communicate effectively and report in English Experience managing teams in a complex manufacturing environment Advanced Food Hygiene certification HACCP Level 2 qualification IOSH Level 2 qualification

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:

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension

33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra at certain times of the year

Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store

24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support

Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts

Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes

Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)

Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role

Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations

Industry leading company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey

Recognition through Club Compleat rewards portal

2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you

Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more

New baby gift for new parents

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, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s 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 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.

REF-229 338