At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in food production, driving performance and safety standards.
- Company: Join Pilgrim's Europe, a top player in the UK's food manufacturing scene.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time role with competitive pay and various shifts available.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a vibrant workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in people management or supervisory roles, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
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.
Location: Craigavon
Various Shifts Available: Monday to Friday - Evening Shift - 16:00 - 00:00
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monthly Paid
About the Role
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. You'll play a key role in delivering our KPIs and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
What You'll Do:
- 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
What We're Looking For:
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
Operations Team Lead TLNT1_NI employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. As an Operations Team Lead at our Craigavon site, you'll benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive pay and various shift options to suit your lifestyle. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the food manufacturing industry while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence.
