Department Manager - Transport

Morrisons; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Harrogate seeks a Department Manager committed to delivering excellent service. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team to meet KPIs, establish strong supplier relationships, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your experience in large scale production and proven leadership abilities will be key. Attractive benefits include holiday, store discounts, and a market-leading pension package.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday including bank holidays

15% store discount

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Department Manager, Shift/Warehouse Manager, or similar.
• Experience in large scale production/warehouse operations, ideally in Food Manufacturing.
• Ability to coach and improve team performance.
• Problem-solving skills for implementing process changes.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively.
• Strong leadership skills for engaging and developing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve KPIs and drive business performance.
• Coach and develop staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers ensuring legal compliance.
• Accurately record and manage waste, OEE, and staff efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching ability

Problem-solving

Budget management

Team motivation

Job description

Our Department Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge? Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI’s and drive business performance
• You will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement culture
• You will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliant
• You will ensure that all levels of waste are recorded, and are accurate including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency; accuracy and waste recording; downtime; product weights; and staff efficiency

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About you

As well as tons of resilience you must have:

• Experience of a Department Manager/Shift/Warehouse Manager or equivalent
• Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing
• The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job
• The ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance
• Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.