Wakefield Manufacturing

Everyone loves a fresh loaf. And it’s down to our production team to ensure the smooth running of our production lines and ensure that the quality of our product is tip top. Our bakery has over 300 colleagues, and every one has their own part to play, from our Production Managers to our Machine and Manufacturing Operatives.

It’s the job of our site technical teams to ensure that Morrisons standards for quality, safety, compliance, social responsibility and integrity are achieved. We have a Site Technical Manager who has a team that works with colleagues across the site to identify, escalate and manage risks, deal with incidents and improve processes. 

Our Engineering team at Wakefield work really hard to ensure limited  machinery downtime and breakdowns. They have 8 minutes to get the machines up and running after a break down due to the nature of the ‘live’ product. So being able to work under pressure is key. They keep our factory operating 24/7.

We’re always on the lookout for new ideas and ways to improve our current products. Our NPD team are proper foodies, they live and breathe their product and use their knowledge to come up with innovative ideas. Whether it’s new artisan breads, or a new flavour of donuts they work with the operational teams to ensure we’re always one step ahead of the trends.  

Our People team are a busy bunch. With over 300 colleagues in our factory, no two days are the same. They’re a one stop shop. From recruiting, onboarding and inducting their teams, to driving engagement and ensuring they create a great place to work. 

Our canteen team is the backbone of our Wakefield bakery. They create hearty meals for our colleagues in order to refuel them for the day ahead. From full english breakfast, fish ‘n’ chip fridays and healthy salads, there’s something for everyone.