Ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact? Join Pilgrim's Europe as an Operations Team Lead at our Craigavon site, and take the next step in your leadership journey with one of the UK's leading food manufacturing companies
Night Shift
Contract Type : Permanent, Full-time, Monthly Paid
As an Operations Team Lead, you'll be at the heart of our production operations - managing a team of production operatives and ensuring that performance targets across safety, quality, technical, service, and people management are met and exceeded. Lead and engage your production team to deliver results in a safe, efficient and high-performing environment
Own and drive key performance metrics: safety, technical compliance, production efficiency, labour utilisation, and customer service
Proactively manage and improve standards for food safety, quality, and hygiene
Carry out investigations, audits, and performance reviews to ensure a culture of accountability and excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments like Technical, Engineering, HR, and Planning
Champion a positive, inclusive working environment, promoting communication, engagement, and continuous development
Proven people management experience OR experience in a supervisory/leadership role within production is essential
Comfortable working with KPIs, quality standards, and technical documentation
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
Leadership or management qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent)
We believe in rewarding talent, supporting development, and fostering a culture where every voice is heard:
Career development and training opportunities
Be part of a stable, well-established business that's a key player in the food industry
Join a business committed to reducing its environmental impact and building a better sustainable future
Competitive salary and benefits
The chance to be part of a business that values safety, integrity, respect, and innovation
If you're ready to lead a team, influence real change, and grow your career in an essential industry, we want to hear from you.
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.
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance