Our manufacturing sites are demanding, ever-changing, and fast-paced. We are experiencing major growth, requiring our leaders to have an entrepreneurial approach, bravery, and 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 a team across Production, Technical, Engineering, and Hygiene. Your responsibilities will include:
* Formulating and implementing the manufacturing plan to drive performance improvement.
* Building strong commercial relationships within the external manufacturing industry and collaborating with Trading, Retail, Logistics, and Supply Chain partners to improve 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 our third-party customers.
* Identifying, developing, and launching new product offerings to meet customer needs.
* Planning raw material sourcing, ensuring timely preparation, packing, and dispatch to internal and third-party customers.
* Inspiring your team, fostering an environment that enables peak performance and development.
* Addressing colleague issues and ideas, continuously improving our offerings and simplifying processes.
* Motivating teams to collaborate across departments and make decisions that benefit the entire business.
* Ensuring the right staffing levels, training, and efficiency.
* Setting 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.
* Leading change programs within your site and supporting wider business initiatives.
* Driving industry best practices through central support services.
* Developing automation plans to enhance performance and reduce reliance on manual labor.
* Contributing to sales and profit targets in line with business plans.
* Managing CAPEX projects within budget.
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About you
Alongside large-scale management experience, you should have:
* Experience as a Site Manager/Director within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards for a world-class operation.
* Strong leadership skills with a people-centric approach.
* Effective influencing and negotiation abilities.
* A track record of driving performance improvements and innovative thinking.
* Ability to build relationships with stakeholders up to the Executive Board level.
* Analytical skills and commercial acumen.
* Ambition and drive.
In return, we offer:
* Six weeks' holiday (including bank holidays).
* 15% discount in our stores from day one.
* Additional 10% discount card for friends or family.
* Opportunities for career progression and development.
* Subsidized staff canteen.
* Free parking.
* Market-leading pension and life assurance.
* Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
* Morrisons MyPerks discounts and benefits.
* Long service awards.
* Optional payroll charity donations.
* Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave.
About us
Myton Food Group is part of our business that manages manufacturing, rooted in Morrisons Supermarkets. We are proud of our legacy, being 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 and more.
We excel in teamwork and partnership across our supply chain. Learn more at our website.
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