Mill Operations Leader – Feed Production & Safety

Pilgrim's Europe; Navenby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Site Manager for the Navenby Feed Mill. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, planning and administration to deliver high-quality feed safely and efficiently.

You will drive improvements, develop staff and meet key KPIs while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations. Ideal candidates have strong leadership, feed-milling process knowledge and a track record of cost saving, with willingness to travel to other sites as required.

Qualifications

• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Feed mill production process control experience.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Budget management experience.
• High level of professionalism, confidence and integrity.
• Good standard of education.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site functions, including production, quality, planning and administration.
• Oversee feed production and transport logistics to ensure efficient supply to farms.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and support the development of site teams.
• Drive operational improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental and company standards.
• Manage raw material and finished product stock levels.
• Oversee maintenance programmes to ensure equipment reliability and legal compliance.
• Ensure quality control standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead recruitment, talent development and employee performance management.
• Manage site budgets, projects and operational KPIs.
• Foster a positive working environment and effectively manage employee relations matters.

Skills

People management

Feed mill production

Communication

Decision making

Budget management

Professionalism & integrity

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Site Manager for the Navenby Feed Mill. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, planning and administration to deliver high-quality feed safely and efficiently.

You will drive improvements, develop staff and meet key KPIs while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations. Ideal candidates have strong leadership, feed-milling process knowledge and a track record of cost saving, with willingness to travel to other sites as required.