Team Manager - Production

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

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a passionate Team Manager to drive results in their Northwich food production team. This fast-paced role requires strong management skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication abilities. Join a leading company committed to quality and employee welfare, benefiting from generous perks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks of holiday

15% store discount

Career development opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Market-leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or supervising in food manufacturing.
• Track record of delivering results through effective team management.
• Strong understanding of budget control and cost models.

Responsibilities

• Drive KPIs and create action plans for improvement.
• Coach and develop team talent.
• Lead daily shift briefs and allocate tasks.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Proactive attitude

Education

Management experience in large-scale 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 ever-changing – are you up 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 for improvement, including cost reduction and standards enhancement
• Identifying solutions and driving continuous improvement strategies
• Spotting and developing talent through coaching and guidance
• Looking after colleague welfare and attendance standards
• Allocating tasks and leading daily shift briefs

About you

Alongside 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 and problem-solving skills
• A proven track record in people management and delivering results through a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness and decision-making abilities
• A proactive attitude and strong work ethic
• Understanding of cost models, budget control, and pest management experience

In return, we offer:

• Six weeks of holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores from day one
• An additional 10% discount for a friend or family member via More Card
• Career development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market-leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at shops, cinemas, gyms, and more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave

About us

At Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons Supermarkets, we foster a welcoming environment. We are proud to be British farming’s largest direct customer, sourcing from valued suppliers, and committed to quality. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a variety of food products, including meats, fish, pies, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and bread.

We stand out in food manufacturing through our teamwork and partnership across the supply chain. Learn more about us on our website.