Department Manager - Production

Morrisons; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

15% discount in our supermarkets and 1

Additional 10% discount card for a

Genuine career progression and develop

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Competitive pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

Optional payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies including 26

Job summary

Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons, is recruiting a Department Manager to lead a fast-moving, high-capacity site. You will drive KPI delivery, coach teams and liaise with suppliers to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

Based in the UK, this role focuses on continuous improvement, waste reduction, and staff development within a manufacturing environment. You’ll be supported by a strong leadership school and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience of a Department Manager/Shift Manager or equivalent.
• Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing.
• The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job.
• The ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance.
• Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage, motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI's and drive business performance.
• You will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement culture.
• You will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliant.
• You will ensure that all levels of waste are recorded, and are accurate including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency; accuracy and waste recording; downtime; product weights; and staff efficiency.

Job description

More about the role

Our Department Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge?

Responsibilities

• Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI's and drive business performance
• You will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement culture
• You will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliant
• You will ensure that all levels of waste are recorded, and are accurate including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency; accuracy and waste recording; downtime; product weights; and staff efficiency

More about our perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

More about you

• Experience of a Department Manager/Shift Manager or equivalent
• Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing
• The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job
• The ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to
  improve operational performanceExperience of managing budgets and controlling costs
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets

You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

Myton Food Group is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application and support will be provided wherever it's required.