Operations Team Lead, Operations Team Lead

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Inclusive culture

Environmental responsibility

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an Operations Team Lead at our Craigavon site to manage a team of production operatives and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are met.

You will drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives, collaborating with Technical, Engineering, HR and Planning teams. A permanent, full-time role with monthly pay and evening shifts is available.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience or supervisory role in production.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with KPIs, quality standards and technical documentation.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage production team to deliver results safely and efficiently.
• Own and drive key KPIs: safety, quality, efficiency, labour utilisation, customer service.
• Proactively maintain standards for food safety, quality and hygiene.
• Carry out investigations, audits and performance reviews.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

KPIs

Quality standards

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact? Join Pilgrim's Europe as an Operations Team Lead at our Craigavon site, and take the next step in your leadership journey with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing companies

Location: Craigavon

Various Shifts Available: Monday to Friday - Evening Shift - 16:00 - 00:00

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monthly Paid

About The Role

As an Operations Team Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our production operations — managing a team of production operatives and ensuring that performance targets across safety, quality, technical, service, and people management are met and exceeded. You’ll play a key role in delivering our KPIs and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Do

• Lead and engage your production team to deliver results in a safe, efficient and high-performing environment
• Own and drive key performance metrics: safety, technical compliance, production efficiency, labour utilisation, and customer service
• Proactively manage and improve standards for food safety, quality, and hygiene
• Carry out investigations, audits, and performance reviews to ensure a culture of accountability and excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments like Technical, Engineering, HR, and Planning
• Champion a positive, inclusive working environment, promoting communication, engagement, and continuous development
• Support and embed Continuous Improvement and Lean principles across your team

Essential

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven people management experience OR experience in a supervisory/leadership role within production
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with KPIs, quality standards, and technical documentation
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with a hands-on, proactive approach

Desirable

• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
• HACCP and Health & Safety qualifications
• Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Leadership or management qualifications
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim's Europe, Your Growth Is Our Priority. We Believe In Rewarding Talent, Supporting Development, And Fostering a Culture Where Every Voice Is Heard

• Career development and training opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive culture - a collaborative workplace where your wellbeing and ideas matter
• Be part of a stable, well-established business that's a key player in the food industry
• Innovation at scale - work with continuous improvement tools
• Join a business committed to reducing its environmental impact and building a better sustainable future
• Competitive salary and benefits
• The chance to be part of a business that values safety, integrity, respect, and innovation