Overview
Join Pilgrim's Europe as an Operations Team Lead at our Craigavon site. You’ll lead a production team and ensure targets across safety, quality, technical, service, and people management are met and exceeded.
Location and shifts
* Location: Craigavon
* Shifts available: 08:00 – 16:00; 14:00 – 22:00; 16:00 – 12:00 (overnight)
Contract
* Permanent, Full-time, Monthly Paid
Responsibilities
* 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
* Support and embed Continuous Improvement and Lean principles across your team
Essential
* Proven people management experience OR experience in a supervisory/leadership role within production
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Comfortable working with KPIs, quality standards, and technical documentation
* Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Self-motivated with a hands-on, proactive approach
Desirable
* Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
* HACCP and Health & Safety qualifications
* Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives
* Leadership or management qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent)
Why join us?
* Career development and training opportunities
* Inclusive and supportive culture - a collaborative workplace where your wellbeing and ideas matter
* Be part of a stable, well-established business that's a key player in the food industry
* Innovation at scale - work with continuous improvement tools
* 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
Ready to apply?
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. Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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