Factory Manager

Location: Anwick

Department: Manufacturing

Reporting to: Site Director

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Factory Manager or senior manufacturing leader with a background in food manufacturing

At Pilgrims Europe were looking for a proven leader with food manufacturing experience to take ownership of our manufacturing operations at Anwick. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering excellence across safety quality people cost and performance while driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Site Director youll help shape the sites operational strategy lead high-performing teams and ensure manufacturing operations consistently deliver against business objectives. Youll also act as deputy to the Site Director when required making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to broaden their strategic impact.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead manufacturing operations to deliver outstanding safety quality service and cost performance.
• Champion a behaviour-based safety culture driving our Go for Zero approach across the site.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Coach and develop Production Managers and their teams to build a high-performing manufacturing function.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing Operational Excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use operational data and KPIs to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Lead key operational projects including capital investment process improvements and new product implementation.
• Optimise labour and manufacturing resources to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure the site is always audit-ready maintaining the highest standards of food safety quality and compliance.
• Build strong relationships across the business and represent Operations with internal and external stakeholders.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who brings:

• Previous leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Factory Manager Manufacturing Manager Operations Manager or in a similar senior manufacturing leadership role.
• A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Operational Excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement.
• Proven success in improving safety quality productivity and operational performance.
• Strong leadership coaching and people development skills.
• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to influence change make decisions and build high-performing teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Science or a related discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Level 3 HACCP and Advanced Food Safety qualification.

Why Join Pilgrims Europe

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of Europes leading food businesses. As part of Pilgrims Europe youll benefit from:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a senior leadership role.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
• The chance to lead and develop talented teams in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong focus on safety quality and continuous improvement.
• Being part of a supportive collaborative and ambitious organisation.

If youre passionate about operational excellence developing people and delivering results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at Pilgrims Europe.

The company

Pilgrims 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 Pilgrims Europe we combine 20000 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 Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK Moy Park Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.

What well bring to the table

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 50001 - 999999999