Job Description

My job

We're looking for a dedicated

Area Leader

to join our Production team at

Pilgrim-s Europe- Bodmin

and play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations, driving performance, and supporting a culture of excellence.

Key Information:

Competitive pay rate Permanent, stable employment Work Pattern:
14:00pm-00.00am, Monday-Friday
Supportive and safe working environment

As a Production Area Leader, you will:

Lead and organise Line Leaders across production areas. Manage staff performance in line with production plans and KPIs. Monitor quality of output, addressing variances and driving continuous improvement. Actively promote food safety, quality standards, and compliance with HACCP and company systems. Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions to maintain site standards. Communicate effectively with staff and management to ensure clear understanding of goals and performance. Deliver team briefs, manage training needs, and foster a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out regular performance and training briefings to ensure targets are met. Coordinate daily head count per area/line and manage staff redeployment as required. Support and coach staff to resolve issues, prevent downtime, and drive efficiency. Ensure adherence to food safety and quality procedures at all times. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. Avoid staff shortages and maintain stock levels to meet deadlines. Handle staff disciplines (excluding Gross Misconduct) when required. Organise and deliver relevant staff training through the Training Team.

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong computer skills and the ability to provide accurate data. Knowledge of KPI indicators (labour, yield, giveaway, waste, plan attainment). Understanding of efficiency, daily plans, star card procedure, and financial implications. Good knowledge of planning, processing, and quality procedures. Ability to work under pressure and within budget parameters.

Qualifications:

GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent/relevant experience. NVQ / IFE qualification Food Safety for Manufacturing Level 2. HACCP Level 2.

Apply Today and Join Our Friendly Team!

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.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership