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Operations Lead – Pork Added Value Sites
Location: Uxbridge, the role requires travel across all UK sites
Join Pilgrims Europe and lead operational excellence across our Pork Added Value sites
About the Role
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Operations Lead to take charge of five Pork Added Value sites across Pilgrims Europe. This is a high-impact role where you'll analyse performance metrics, drive operational improvements, and deliver insights that directly influence revenue and profitability.
You'll work closely with the Business Unit Director and site leadership teams to shape and execute initiatives that optimise performance and margin growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and provide direction across 5 Pork Added Value sites.
* Deliver deep operational insights and performance reporting to the Business Unit Director.
* Use data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
* Collaborate with Pork & Lamb site leaders to align strategies and deliver ROI-focused initiatives.
* Optimise financial performance and drive profitable growth.
* Engage directly with teams at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
* Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
* 5+ years' experience in operational planning, analysis, or manufacturing leadership.
* Degree-level education in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
* Proven track record in operational excellence and delivering measurable impact.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for driving change.
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership