Job Description

The Operations Manager is accountable for leading their area of responsibility to achieve the performance of the factory ensuring operational effectiveness is maximised. To ensure Company & site KPI's are met, high technical standards are maintained and to achieve quality standards through the development of people, processes and systems.


Essential Criteria:

Proven management and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience working to technical standards and targets with ability to demonstrate understanding and accountability. Proven people management experience i.e. managing a team through effective use of performance reviews, coaching, training and disciplinary procedures as required. Previous leadership experience engaging and developing people. Proven track record of achievement in financial improvements within area of responsibility. Experience delivering a health and safety culture. Computer literate including MS Package. Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence skills and techniques.

Desirable Experience:

FMCG knowledge / experience. Previous experience working to Food Standard and Product Quality Index. HACCP experience and or qualification. 3rd level education. H & S qualification. Leadership Qualification / certified training.

Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.


We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.