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Are you ready to lead, expire and drive performance? Join our team as Group Team Leader at our Palethorpes Bakery in Market
Drayton.
Location: The Compleat Food Group, Palethorpes Bakery, Market Drayton, TF9 3AL
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 18:00 - 06:00
Salary: £41 000 per annum
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 BE DOING:
Are you an experienced leader in food manufacturing, passionate about driving performance and motivating teams? We are looking for
a Group Team Leader to lead production operations, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) measures are met.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy empowering teams to excel, this role is for you!
* Ensure all team members have and wear the correct PPE at all times and actively manage accidents and near misses, ensuring
proper reporting and corrective actions.
* Conduct pre-start checks, ensuring machinery is safe and compliant.
* Enforce clean-as-you-go (CAYG) practices to maintain a safe work environment.
* Promote a safety-first culture and encourage the reporting of near misses.
* Ensure all team members follow dress code and hygiene standards.
* Maintain strict control over prohibited items (e.g., chewing gum, phones).
* Work closely with Quality teams to meet customer specifications and improve standards.
* Keep all paperwork accurate, timely, and legally compliant for full traceability.
* Ensure compliance with allergen and speciation controls during changeovers.
* Train, coach, and mentor team members, keeping training matrices up to date.
* Ensure production targets are met and drive efficiency improvements.
* Manage labour effectively to maximize staff utilization.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
* Experience leading operational teams in food manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality standards.
* Practical problem-solving skills and a results-driven approach.
* Strong communication and people management skills.
* Proficiency in PC systems, including production tracking tools.
Benefits to Include:
* Company Pension
* Heavily discounted company shop
* Hot food restourant
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
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.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com [recruitment@compleatfood.com]
and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.