Days Production Shift Manager - Coated Dept

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount platform

Health & wellbeing support

Training and career progression

Long-term opportunities in a growing,

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Production Shift Manager (Days) to lead the Coated Department at the Craigavon site. You will drive shift performance, develop high-performing teams and deliver excellence in safety, quality, service, people, and cost.

You will lead production teams, deliver KPI targets, and collaborate with engineering, planning and supply chain to achieve business goals. A strong focus on continuous improvement and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing teams in a high-volume production setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to meet daily targets.
• Deliver KPI performance across safety, quality, labour, yield, efficiency, and service.
• Drive a culture of food safety, health & safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and internal standards.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and colleagues to maximise capability.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct structured shift handovers and performance reviews.
• Support succession planning and skills development across the department.
• Collaborate with Technical, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to meet objectives.
• Support waste reduction, sustainability and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

IT skills

KPI reporting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Production Shift Manager (Days) to lead the Coated Department at the Craigavon site. You will drive shift performance, develop high-performing teams and deliver excellence in safety, quality, service, people, and cost.

You will lead production teams, deliver KPI targets, and collaborate with engineering, planning and supply chain to achieve business goals. A strong focus on continuous improvement and food safety is essential.