Site Manager

Overview

In this role you lead a high‑performing manufacturing site within Myton Food Group, reporting to the Head of Operations. You will drive manufacturing plans, financial performance and customer service for Morrisons and external partners. You’ll create growth and change programmes, forge strong external relationships, and build a culture that develops people while delivering safe, compliant, high‑quality production. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape site performance at scale in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus scheme
• private healthcare for you and your family
• car allowance
• generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores
• career progression and leadership development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the manufacturing plan to boost performance
• Build commercial relationships with external manufacturers and internal partners to improve financial performance
• Develop growth plans with Morrisons and external customers, including online channels
• Create a strong customer service culture aligned with Morrisons and third‑party brands
• Identify, develop and launch new product offers to meet customer needs
• Manage sourcing of raw materials and ensure on‑time despatch to internal and 3rd party customers
• Inspire and develop site teams, addressing issues and simplifying processes
• Ensure the right people are in the right roles, trained and efficiently deployed
• Define and deliver KPIs across Financial, Quality, Service and People
• Monitor site performance, drive improvements, and lead change programmes
• Ensure regulatory compliance and outstanding product safety
• Drive automation plans to improve performance and reduce labour reliance
• Deliver CAPEX projects on budget and contribute to the business plan
• Provide central support, industry best practice and leadership development

Key requirements

• Experience at Site Manager/Director level in an FMCG manufacturing business
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry practices for world‑class operations
• Strong leadership with a people‑driven, collaborative approach
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to drive performance improvements and generate innovative ideas
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders up to Executive Board level
• Analytical thinking and strong commercial acumen
• Ambition to lead large scale site operations

• leadership
• influencing
• stakeholder relationship building
• performance management
• KPI tracking and analysis
• CAPEX project delivery

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