Manufacturing Specialist - New Product Development - Concept

Morrisons; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in Morrisons supermarkets

Additional 10% discount card for a fam

Career progression and Leadership Sch.

Staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare / wellbeing benefits

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies (maternity/ad

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to keep production and manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently across our site. You will lead high-level production schedules, ensure food safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement with your team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll manage workflows, coach staff, and partner with other functions to meet distribution demands while maintaining compliance and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex manufacturing functions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide production schedules and quality processes to ensure consistent product supply and meet safety standards.
• Provide training and coaching to colleagues to boost daily operational routines.
• Oversee performance targets across yield, output, and safety, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Solve complex site and machinery challenges and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Quality control

Job description

More About The Role

Keeping our production and manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently is key to a fantastic shopping experience, which is why our Manufacturing Specialists are so vital to our success.

More About The Role

Keeping our production and manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently is key to a fantastic shopping experience, which is why our Manufacturing Specialists are so vital to our success.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you’ll bring a hands‑on, down‑to‑earth approach to managing complex manufacturing processes and site performance. You'll lead site‑wide operational improvements, oversee yield and output standards, manage technical production workflows, and ensure every line is safe, compliant, and ready to meet distribution demands.

In this role, you’ll be on hand to:

• Put customers and stores first: Lead high‑level production schedules and quality processes to ensure consistent product supply, acting on site feedback to keep food safety and quality standards high.
• Lead and support your team: Guide colleagues with a warm, approachable style, delivering training so colleagues have the confidence to manage daily operational routines.
• Drive performance and availability: Oversee a performance‑driven manufacturing environment, guiding teams to work with clear purpose against operational, yield, output, and safety targets.
• Keep operations running smoothly: Solve complex site and machinery challenges, lead manufacturing continuous improvement projects, and build strong working relationships across supply chain networks.

More about our perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 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 donationsA range of family‑friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

More about you

Whether your background is in food manufacturing, FMCG, processing, or site operations, if you care about great service, honest hard work, and bringing out the best in people, you'll fit right in with us.

• Has proven experience managing complex manufacturing functions in a fast‑paced environment, confidently handling daily production priorities and stepping up to support site leadership when required.
• Builds a strong, supportive team, shares technical operational knowledge, and resolves unexpected production disruptions calmly to keep the team working well together.
• Listens and acts on feedback from operatives, engineers, and site managers to improve operational flows every shift, remaining flexible to new technologies and processes.
• Takes a practical, no‑nonsense approach to manufacturing operations, keeping a close eye on legal compliance, hygiene, health and safety, and core performance metrics.