Department Manager - Production

Job-ID: 3693Category: Manufacturing & Logistics ManagementLocation: Bradford, West Yorkshire, United KingdomPosted: 2026-10-29Closes: 2026-11-12Business Area: ManufacturingContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40Shift Pattern: 5 Days over 7 - 1 Weekend in 6, 1 late shift in 6More about the roleOur 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 into the Production Manager you would also be responsible for:Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI's and drive business performanceYou will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement cultureYou will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliantYou 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 efficiencyMore about our perksWe value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:Generous holiday entitlement15% 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 leave More about youAs well as tons of resilience you must have:Experience of a Department Manager/Shift Manager or
equivalentExperience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food ManufacturingThe ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their jobThe ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performanceExperience of managing budgets and controlling costsStrong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill setsAbout 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.