morrisonsweb
Sustainability Manager - Manufacturing
Job description
We're looking for a passionate and driven Sustainability Manager to join our Myton Food Group, Morrisons' very own manufacturing business. This is a critical role where you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to meet ambitious sustainability targets, improve environmental performance, and make things simpler and better for both customers and colleagues.
You'll play a vital part in leading sustainability initiatives across 18 UK manufacturing sites, focusing on key areas like waste reduction, energy efficiency, plastics and packaging, water usage, and wider supply chain impacts. This is your chance to make a real difference - working with cross functional teams to embed sustainability into how we operate, while ensuring our actions align with Morrisons' values and long - term goals.
As the Sustainability Manager, you'll
- Develop and drive the sustainability delivery plan, managing a team to meet targets across the business
- Take responsibility for reporting and communicating sustainability progress to both internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with technical auditors, agriculture teams, supplier and site management to lead the delivery of key sustainability programmes that will have a real impact
About you
We're ideally looking for a subject matter expert in sustainability, with strong experience in manufacturing and a solid understanding of supply chains.While experience in food manufacturing would be a plus, we're open to candidates with the right background in broader manufacturing industries. It's also important that you're able to commute to our support office in Bradford as part of this role, alongside the flexibility to work from home and regularly visit our various sites across the UK.
You'll engage with colleagues at all levels, ensuring everyone in the business understands the role they can play in delivering our sustainability agenda. On top of that, you'll be building and developing sustainability expertise within the team to ensure we're always moving forward.
What you'll need
- Strong project management and leadership skills, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site environment
- A genuine passion for sustainability and knowledge of key areas such as waste reduction, carbon emissions, and responsible sourcing
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to inspire teams across the business and work collaboratively with external partners
We're all about making things better for our people and the planet. This is a role offering a blend of working from home and visiting our sites across the UK, giving you flexibility while being part of an exciting journey towards a more sustainable future.
About us
In return for all your hard work, you will receive
15% discount in store from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus scheme
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement
Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
'MyPerks' giving you discount with over 850 retailers
Free parking onsite
Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)
Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you'll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!
At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.
There's more to our business as it's fast paced and ever changing, as such we've got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We'd love to meet you!
At Morrisons, we're proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that's good for our customers too.
We're always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.


