Product Specialist - Salads & Exotics

Job-ID: 2383Category: ManufacturingLocation: Thrapston, Northamptonshire, United KingdomPosted: 2026-10-08Closes: 2026-11-05Business Area: ManufacturingContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40Shift Pattern: Predominantly Mondy to Friday - may be some weekend working according to business needMore about the roleAs our Product Expert – Salads & Exotics, you will be our go-to champion for product quality, technical insight, and category knowledge. Working closely within our Technical & Product team, you will help guide seasonal product transitions, support quality intake standards, and provide engaging, hands-on learning for our operations and intake colleagues. In this role, you will build warm, collaborative connections across key supply chain partners - including procurement, At Source teams, and site teams - to ensure we consistently offer exceptional produce.Key responsibilities will include:Champion food safety, quality, and product integrity across our blueberry and grape ranges.Provide supportive seasonal guidance, training, and skill-building for technical intake and packhouse teams.Oversee product freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews, and technical intake validations.Partner collaboratively with Procurement, At Source teams, Technical Managers, and Site Operations to explore category trends and nurture strong supplier relationships.Help ensure our product specifications and site guidelines align smoothly with safety standards, BRC expectations, and internal best practices.Use product insights and data to continuous improve quality, streamline intake processes, and solve technical challenges constructively.More about our perksGenerous 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 youRelevant experience or a degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or businessKnowledge of safety, legality, compliance and quality across supply chain and produce rangePrevious experience/knowledge of high risk coupled with thermal processing knowledge/experienceStrong analytical and decision making skillsExcellent communication skills and solution focussed problem solverA proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management roleExcellent communication skillsA can do attitude and a strong work ethicAbout the organization

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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.

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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. xwzovoh Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.