Site Manager

Morrisons; Rushden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Site Manager/Director to oversee operations across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing, strong leadership qualities, and a track record of driving performance improvements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and make a significant impact on the business.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)

15% discount in stores from day one

Career development opportunities

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Market-leading pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership skills and knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to drive improvements and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Managing teams across Production, Technical, Engineering, and Hygiene.
• Formulating manufacturing plans and driving performance improvements.
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders in the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Education

Experience at Site Manager/Director level in FMCG manufacturing

Job description

More About The Role
Our manufacturing sites are demanding, ever-changing, and fast-paced. We are experiencing significant growth, requiring our leaders to have an entrepreneurial mindset, be brave, and possess strong leadership skills. Their responsibility is to ensure our sites are high-performing, efficient, and a great place to work.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will manage teams across Production, Technical, Engineering, and Hygiene. You will also be responsible for:

• Formulating and implementing the Manufacturing plan to drive performance improvement.
• Building strong external relationships within the manufacturing industry and collaborating with Trading, Retail, Logistics, and Supply Chain partners to enhance financial performance and product manufacturing.
• Developing and executing growth plans with Morrisons and external customers, including online channels.
• Creating a customer service culture to ensure high-quality production aligned with the Morrisons brand and third-party customers.
• Identifying, developing, and launching new product offerings to meet customer needs.
• Planning and sourcing raw materials efficiently, ensuring timely preparation, packing, and dispatch to internal and third-party customers.
• Inspiring and supporting your team across the site to perform at their best and develop professionally.
• Addressing colleague issues and ideas to improve customer offerings and simplify processes.
• Motivating teams to collaborate across departments and make decisions that benefit the entire business.
• Ensuring right staffing levels, proper training, and operational efficiency.
• Defining and achieving KPIs related to Financial, Quality, Service, and People metrics.
• Monitoring site performance, identifying improvement areas, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards to maintain product safety.
• Developing and implementing change programs within the site and supporting broader business initiatives.
• Driving industry best practices through central support services.
• Developing automation plans to enhance performance and reduce reliance on manual labor.
• Achieving sales and profit targets in line with business plans.
• Managing CAPEX projects within budget.

About You
In addition to managing on a large scale, you should have:

• Experience at Site Manager/Director level in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards for a world-class operation.
• Strong leadership skills with a personable approach to foster a people-driven culture.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to drive performance improvements and innovate.
• Relationship-building skills with stakeholders up to Executive Board level.
• Analytical thinking and commercial acumen.
• Ambition to succeed and grow.

In return, we offer:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores from day one.
• An additional 10% discount card for friends or family.
• Career development opportunities.
• Subsidized staff canteen.
• Free parking.
• Market-leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks discounts at various retail outlets.
• Long Service Awards.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave.

About The Company
Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons Supermarkets, is proud of its British farming roots and commitment to quality. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a diverse range of food products and work closely with our supply chain partners. We foster a collaborative team environment and are dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality and service. Learn more about us on our Myton Food Group website.