Team Manager - Production

Morrisons; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Team Manager to drive performance and engagement in their teams. This fast-paced role involves meeting KPIs, mentoring talent, and implementing continuous improvement strategies, with excellent benefits including holidays, discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks of holiday

15% store discount

Career development opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale production environment, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing people and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and driving KPIs, taking action to meet targets.
• Setting performance targets and creating action plans.
• Spotting and developing talent through coaching.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Decision Making

Team Leadership

Education

Management Experience in Food Production

Job description

Our Team Managers have the operation nailed. They are responsible for driving results through their teams, ensuring engagement, effective management, and productivity. The role is fast-paced and constantly evolving — are you ready for the challenge?

Reporting to the Department Manager, key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and driving KPIs, taking action to meet targets daily and weekly
• Setting performance targets, reviewing progress, and creating action plans to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance standards
• Identifying solutions and driving continuous improvement strategies
• Spotting and developing talent through coaching and guidance
• Ensuring colleague welfare and improving attendance standards
• Allocating tasks and leading daily shift briefs

About you

In addition to a strong work ethic, you will also have:

• Management or supervisory experience in a large-scale production environment, ideally in food manufacturing
• The ability to challenge decisions and behaviors to ensure consistent customer service, demonstrating problem-solving skills
• A proven track record of managing people and delivering results through a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness and the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A proactive attitude and strong work ethic
• An understanding of cost models, budget control, and pest management

In return, we offer:

• Six weeks of holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores from day one
• An additional 10% discount with the More Card for friends and family
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market-leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks discounts at various retailers
• Long service awards
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave

About us

At Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons Supermarkets, we pride ourselves on a welcoming environment and a strong heritage. We are the UK's largest direct customer of British farming, working with valued suppliers to produce high-quality food across 19 UK manufacturing sites, including fresh meats, fish, pies, produce, flowers, bread, and more.

We stand out in the food manufacturing industry and are proud of our collaborative team approach across the supply chain. Learn more about us on our website.