Production Team Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Knaresborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

People Management KPIs Budgetary Control Communication Skills Problem Solving Food Manufacturing Team Leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Knaresborough

Manufacturing - Team Manager

Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package

40 Hours per week

Permanent

4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7pm

Closing date: 29 April 2026

Job reference: 154155

About this role

Our Team Managers have the operation nailed. They're responsible for driving results through their teams. It's up to them to ensure their people are engaged, well managed and productive. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge?

Reporting into the Department Manager, other takes also include:

  • Monitoring and driving KPIs and taking action to ensure they are all met on a daily and weekly basis
  • Setting performance targets and reviewing progress and creating action plans to improve performance (including reducing of costs and the improvement of standards across all areas)
  • Looking for solutions to problems and driving continuous improvement strategies
  • Spotting and developing talent in your team through coaching and guidance
  • Looking after colleague welfare and improving attendance standards
  • Allocating task and holding daily shift briefs

About you

As well as having a strong work ethic. You will also have:

  • Management/Supervisory experience within a large scale production operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing
  • The ability to challenge decisions and behaviours to ensure consistency in service to our customers, and will demonstrate your ability to problem solve
  • A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
  • A can do attitude and a strong work ethic
  • An understanding of cost models and experience of budgetary control and understand pest control management.

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 [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At [Employer hidden] 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 [Employer hidden] Group website.

Reward & Benefits

We've highlighted below some of our standard Rewards & Benefits that our colleagues receive. Please note, some roles come with additional benefits such as bonus, company car allowance etc. you'll find further details where applicable in our adverts, or you can speak to someone in our resourcing team for more information.

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    Knaresborough, United Kingdom, HG5 0RP

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    Learning and development is at the heart of our business

    As you can imagine, Morrisons is a busy place to be. There’s lots going on - processes, changes, new initiatives, different ways of working. And that’s just on a Monday morning.

    It means there’s a lot to learn. But learning isn’t just about understanding what’s involved in day-to-day workloads. It’s also about growing and developing in your career, too. That’s why we’ve made sure that learning and development is at the heart of our business. We’re here to make sure everyone has everything they need to be their best - and to go as far as they want.

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    Our DE&I workstreams

    We're proud to have a diverse group of colleagues working here. We want everyone to feel valued in an environment where we promote respect, where they feel a sense of belonging, and feel celebrated as individuals.

    These are the moments that matter to them - and they matter to us, too.

    Everyone is welcome to get involved in our Ethnic Diversity, Ability, LGBTQ+, Women, and Family & Carers workstreams, too. They’re designed to help us better reflect our customers, colleagues, and communities so we can become an even more inclusive business.

    As a business, we love bringing people together. And we think it’s one of the biggest reasons to be part of our team.

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    Our Process

    We've outlined below what our typical process looks like, this can vary slightly depending upon the role or team you've applied for. Our goal is to provide a positive and accessible experience for all applicants, ensuring everyone has the support they need to showcase their best selves.

    Our resourcing team are on hand to help with any questions about your application and you can reach them by e-mailing [contact hidden].

    • Find an opportunity that's right for you
    • Online Assessment (Customer Assistant roles)
    • Let's find out more
    • Interview
    • Final Stage
    • Decision

    Ways of Working

    Our Ways of Working are like a set of values that define our core beliefs, guide decision-making, and shape our culture and how we operate.

    Customer First - I care about our customers and do everything I can to meet their needs

    Teamwork - I always play my part in the team, and I recognise we go further together

    Working Freely in a Framework - I’m trusted to make my own decisions and encouraged to improve things for customers and for us

    Care and Respect - We care more and try harder; for each other, for everyone around Morrisons

    Listen and Respond - I take the time to talk with and listen to colleagues and customers, and always do the right thing for the them

    Grow Sales, Low Cost - I understand my part in the end-to-end process and look for ways to drive improvement

    Life at [Employer hidden] Group

    At [Employer hidden] 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.

    Since we opened our first produce factory, Cutler, in 1976, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves and getting busy. 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.

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    Meet the Recruiter

    Penny Jarrett

    Resourcing Specialist - Manufacturing & Engineering

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