Technical Quality Shift Manager

Morrisons; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and quality. As a Shift Manager, you will lead a technical team, ensuring compliance with industry standards while developing policies and procedures. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a leading food manufacturing company, known for its commitment to quality and teamwork. With opportunities for career progression and a range of employee benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the food industry.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

10% discount for friends/family

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market-leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Discounts at high street shops

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety, legality, and quality compliance.
• Strong background in high-risk environments and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical team and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Investigate microbiological results and manage product information.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

People Management

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Microbiology

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Business

Tools

M-create portal

Job description

Our Shift Managers know how to work at pace and, regardless of the department they work in, they all share the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's a fast and ever-changing environment - are you up for the challenge?

Role Overview

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and guidance of the technical team across all departments. Ensuring the team complies with Morrisons Manufacturing / site technical standards and procedures under the guidance of the Site Technical Manager. Your tasks will include:

1. Delivering food safety, legality, quality, and integrity for all our customers and brands, along with ensuring all procedures and practices comply with legal, BRC, and MMS requirements.
2. Investigating and reporting adverse microbiological results.
3. Managing product information through the M-create portal.
4. Taking responsibility for the site HACCP Plan.
5. Supporting and advising colleagues on technical issues.
6. Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with technical policies and procedures applicable to the site.
7. Proactively managing site trends and risks.
8. Playing an active role in achieving site accreditations where applicable.
9. Managing the site internal audit process, process validations, and maintaining document control.
10. Collating site information for reports weekly, monthly, and yearly.

About You

In addition to working effectively at pace, you will need:

• Relevant experience or a degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing, or business.
• Knowledge of safety, legality, compliance, and quality across the supply chain and produce range.
• Previous experience or knowledge of high-risk environments, including thermal processing.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• A proven track record in people management and delivering results through a team.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, we provide:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores from day one.
• An additional 10% discount with the More Card for friends or family.
• Career progression and 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 high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
• Long service awards.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave.

About Us

You’ll find a warm welcome at Myton Food Group, part of our business that manages manufacturing while maintaining strong ties with Morrisons Supermarkets.

We are proud of our legacy. We are British farming’s largest single direct customer, sourcing from highly valued suppliers, and passionate about food quality. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we pack and process fresh meats and fish, pies, fruits and vegetables, flowers, bread, and more.

We stand out in the food manufacturing industry, especially for our teamwork and partnership across the supply chain. Learn more about us at our website.