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We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.

The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.

Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Ireland’s favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.

We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Masters a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.

Role Description
To optimize manufacturing performance by implementing new and improved standards with a key focus on team member safety, product quality and product optimization and are aligned with the goals of our business and the expectations of our customers. Key deliverables:

Build a culture of safety amongst the Team Leaders through leading by example and reinforcing positive safety culture and climate within the production stream.

Confirm that all processes and tasks have formal risk assessment and corrective actions have been completed as a priority.

Embrace “Go for Zero” by promoting positive behaviours, taking hazards spotted during the shift through root cause analysis, problem solving near misses and coaching team leaders on to work safely.

Confirm that all team members have the appropriate training to do their required task.

Track report and improve safety performance metrics and ensure that team members have a safe working environment. Production Stream Strategy
Proactively support the creation of the production stream strategic plan which includes the priority areas of continuous improvement focus. Operations Manager Production Stream Manager(s) Production Stream Group Leader(s) Production Stream Team Leader(s) “Delivering business success through our people”

Deploy this plan by delivering the key objectives for which you are responsible, maintaining a key focus on the metrics of the area and the delivery of deadlines while addressing the impacts of change on team members.

Ensure that each team leaders understands their role in delivering the objectives and make any appropriate adjustments identified as part of the feedback and communication loop. Build a high performing team
Lead the Production Stream team and ensure that team members are engaged to create a positive and stable environment in which they can develop and flourish. Promote cross functional involvement to optimise the correct mix of support.

Build team capability by training, coaching and by using the OPEX tools, systems, and standards to guide.

Focus on priority problem solving activity and ensure that there is clear measurement of performance and alignment with the goals of the organisation. Highlight the successes to build pride and positively motivate.

Recruit and select capable team members and induct into our organisation.
Manage on-going performance through 1:1s and My Success and encourage regular feedback.

Identify and create a pipeline of talent who may be capable of higher performance or career progression.

Build trust through the effective use of management tools and processes and encourage team members to speak freely.

Manage grievance and disciplinary issues as required with the necessary support from HR.

Encourage the team to participate in business improvement activities such as Our Voice, and to get involved in creating solutions to common problems. OPEX Improvement

Confirm that your production stream is operating to standard and is audit ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacture and asset management. Promptly investigate the root cause of any deviations and implement the necessary corrective measures to sustain.

Improve process reliability by Identifying gaps in the system where there are missing or inadequate standards and make the necessary corrections to these. This could be in the form of improvements to Work Element Sheets, SOP’s, Autonomous Maintenance, Machine Settings, Product and Process Specifications, 5S Standards or other. Coach the team leaders on the application of appropriate OPEX tools.

Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will live our Values to an exemplary level. Embrace change and proactively engage with a can-do approach. Lead by example: do not walk past a problem or accept abnormal conditions. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to listen to others and build trust among team members and colleagues. Generate new ideas and embrace innovation. Show respect to team members and coach to inspire them to be their best. Develop a culture of high performance.

Why Join Pilgrim’s Food Masters
Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim’s we focus on what’s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Pilgrim’s Food Master’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.