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 UKs leading food manufacturing companies
Location: Craigavon
Shift: Monday to Friday – 16:00 – 12:00am
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monthly Paid
About the Role
As an Operations Team Lead, youll 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. Youll 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 Were 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 & Safety qualifications
- Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Leadership or management qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent)
