Production Manager

Meatex Ltd; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their Sleaford site. The ideal candidate will lead the Operations Team to achieve profit and performance targets while driving continuous improvements in quality and efficiency. Strong senior leadership and food processing knowledge are essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage staff. This role provides an opportunity to shape operational practices within a well-regarded organization.

Qualifications

• Must have senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food processing is essential.
• Ability to manage staff effectively to deliver results is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Team to meet profit and performance targets.
• Drive improvements for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturing standards are met through cross-functional support.

Skills

Senior Leadership experience

Food processing knowledge

Budget control experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Due to internal promotions, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager for our Sleaford site!

• The production manager will be accountable for leading the Operations Team to achieve the profit and performance targets set by the business.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise operational effectiveness, quality and consistency and efficiencies through the development of people, processes and systems.
• Enhancing the group mission, vision and Values.

This role requires senior leadership qualities to ensure that all manufacturing aspects are met through the individual unit and cross functional support within the peer group.

What you need

• Senior Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Food processing knowledge and experience
• Experience of budget control and financially awareness
• Demonstrate the ability to work cross functionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (Written and Verbal)
• Ability to manage staff to deliver results
• Self-motivated and highly result orientated
• Ability to act alone on own initiative and work under pressure
• Experience gained within a range of sites chilled / frozen food manufacturing businesses is desirable.
• Proven track record of achievement in continuous improvement is desirable.

The company

Pilgrim’s 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 Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 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 Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.