Location : Bodmin, Cornwall
Division : Food Manufacturing
Leadership Level : Senior Leadership Team
Lead a Key Manufacturing Site at Pilgrim's Europe!
Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an exceptional Site Director to lead our Bodmin operation.
This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for site performance, people, safety, quality, customer service, and financial delivery. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing management team, and deliver strategic growth within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
We're looking for a proven manufacturing leader who can inspire teams, champion continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading all aspects of site operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
Delivering site strategy aligned with wider business objectives.
Driving a strong culture of Health & Safety, food safety, quality, and compliance.
Managing site financial performance, budgets, profitability, and cost control initiatives.
Leading and developing a multi-functional management team, creating robust succession plans and future leaders.
Driving Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement programmes.
Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Ensuring excellent service levels, operational reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Championing a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across the site.
About You
Essential
Senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a complex manufacturing environment.
Proven responsibility for site-wide operations and P&L performance.
Strong track record of leading large teams and developing leadership capability.
Experience driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.
Passion for creating high-performing teams and positive site cultures.
Desirable
Degree qualified.
Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Six Sigma experience.
Food manufacturing leadership experience.
NEBOSH, IOSH, HACCP, or related qualifications.
Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary and executive benefits package
Annual bonus opportunity
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee discount platform
Ongoing leadership development programmes
Career progression opportunities across a leading European food business
The opportunity to shape the future of a major manufacturing operation
At Pilgrim's Europe, our values of Ownership, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Availability, Simplicity, and Sincerity guide everything we do.
If you're an ambitious and inspiring operational leader ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and lead one of Pilgrim's Europe's key manufacturing sites in Bodmin.
Site Director in Bodmin employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
