Site Technical Manager - Food Safety & Quality

Morrisons; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in Morrisons stores

Additional 10% discount card for a fam

Career progression and Leadership Scho

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Competitive pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Shift Manager at our Northwich site to lead the technical team across all departments. You will report to the Site Technical Manager and drive day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with food safety, legality, quality and site standards.

You will investigate microbiological results, manage the HACCP plan, maintain documentation, and contribute to site accreditations and continuous improvement. This role offers progression and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or related field (e.g., science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or business).
• Strong safety, legality, compliance and quality knowledge across supply chain and product range.
• Experience with high-risk environments and thermal processing is desirable.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team across all departments on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure compliance with site technical standards and procedures.
• Deliver food safety, legality, quality and integrity for all brands and customers.
• Investigate and report adverse microbiological results.
• Manage the site HACCP plan and process validations.
• Support and advise colleagues on technical issues.
• Develop and implement technical policies and procedures.
• Maintain site document control and drive site audits and accreditations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly site reports and collate information for management.
• Utilise M-create portal to manage product information.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Can-do attitude

Education

Science/Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Shift Manager at our Northwich site to lead the technical team across all departments. You will report to the Site Technical Manager and drive day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with food safety, legality, quality and site standards.

You will investigate microbiological results, manage the HACCP plan, maintain documentation, and contribute to site accreditations and continuous improvement. This role offers progression and a strong benefits package.