Manufacturing Manager - Production

Job-ID: 4017Category: ManufacturingLocation: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United KingdomPosted: 2026-11-04Closes: 2026-12-02Business Area: ManufacturingContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (with rotational weekend cover)More about the roleOur Production Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians.You will also be responsible for:Ensuring the health and safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areasMaintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the siteMaximising profits and drive performance improvementWorking with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagementMore about our perksPrivate healthcareCar AllowanceGenerous holiday entitlementDiscretionary bonus scheme15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join usAdditional 10% discount card for a friend or family memberGenuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School hereSubsidised staff canteenFree parkingCompetitive pension and life assuranceHealthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots moreOptional payroll charity donationsA range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leaveMore about youAs well as strong leadership skills you will also:Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing.Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing.Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managersHave a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a businessAbout the organization
Myton Food Group is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application and support will be provided wherever it’s required.
About the company
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 18 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.