Shift Production Leader – Drive Quality, Safety & Growth

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Knaresborough is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a team and ensure efficient operational performance. This role involves managing health and safety, maximizing profitability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in people management and a proven ability to deliver results. The job offers competitive benefits including holidays, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

Subsidised staff canteen

Market leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, ideally within high risk.
• Proven track record of delivering strong results through a team in a people management role.
• Ability to work at pace and make decisions on the spot.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team ensuring Health & Safety within the workplace.
• Maintain a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive growth.
• Maximise profits and drive performance improvements.
• Work towards driving the Continuous Improvement Strategy through team involvement.

Skills

People management

Excellent communication

Assertiveness

Decision making

Understanding of cost models

Strong work ethic

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Knaresborough is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a team and ensure efficient operational performance. This role involves managing health and safety, maximizing profitability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in people management and a proven ability to deliver results. The job offers competitive benefits including holidays, discounts, and career development opportunities.