More about the role
Managing a Logistics operation for the 2nd largest food manufacturer in the UK is no easy task. Fast. Agile. Highly responsive. And it needs to be done right. It's the job of our Site Managers to strike the balance between creating a positive working environment where our people matter, improving efficiencies and driving a smooth operation.
You will engage, lead and develop your site leadership team to deliver excellent standards of service and availability for our customers, delivering against all site productivity, cost and performance targets.
We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare for you and your family
Car Allowance
Generous holiday entitlement
15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
Subsidised staff canteen
Free parking
Competitive pension and life assurance
Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
Optional payroll charity donations
A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave
More about you
As well as the ability to manage on a large scale you must also have:
- Experience of Site Manager/Director level working for a Logistics/Distribution business
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry expertise to run a world class operation
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to create a people driven culture, with a personable approach
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- The ability to drive performance improvement and be able to think outside the box in order to come up with new innovative ideas
- The ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders right up to Executive Board level
- Analytical thinking and sound commercial acumen
- Ambition
Skills Required
- Experience working at Site Manager or Site Director level in a logistics or distribution business
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and logistics industry practices
- Strong leadership skills and ability to create a people-driven culture
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to drive performance improvement and develop innovative solutions
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders up to Executive Board level
- Analytical thinking and sound commercial acumen
- Ambition
What We Do
Morrisons is a UK-based supermarket and integrated food business serving customers through a nationwide network of stores and online delivery channels. Its operations span grocery retail, wholesale, distribution, and food manufacturing. The company sells a broad range of fresh and packaged foods and emphasizes vertical integration, sourcing and processing about half of its fresh food itself, with a purpose of making good food affordable for everyone.
